Z--TX-MCFADDIN NWR-SECURITY FENCE

The contract pertains to the complete replacement of approximately 921 linear feet of security fencing at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Sabine Pass, Texas, under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction solicitation numbered 140FC126Q0015, amended on May 15, 2026. The work includes removal and disposal of the existing fence, installation of new 7-foot-high galvanized chain-link fencing with 9-gauge mesh, concrete-set steel posts of specified schedules, and installation of three gates—a 5-foot walk gate, a 20-foot double gate, and a 40-foot double gate—each requiring appropriately sized posts. The project additionally requires installation of three strands of barbed wire at the top of the fence, complete site cleanup, and securing of the area during weekends and holidays. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Administration’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, with a price estimate ranging between $25,000 and $100,000. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with no discussions anticipated, and the period of performance runs from June 22, 2026, to August 14, 2026. All work must comply with federal construction regulations including relevant FAR clauses addressing site conditions, payment under fixed-price contracts, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Act, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and minimum wage requirements. The contract incorporates Alternate I of clauses 52.223-3 and 52.236-27, mandating hazardous material identification and requiring a site visit prior to bid submission. Inspection and acceptance occur at the project site, governed by FAR 52.246-12 and FAR 52.236-5, with the Government retaining final authority. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, excluding WAWF. The Contracting Specialist, Christina Mann, serves as the primary point of contact, while a Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated for technical oversight. Contractors must notify the Government immediately of unforeseen discoveries of hazardous materials, historical or archaeological artifacts, or protected species, with potential for equitable adjustment and subcontract flow-down requirements. All correspondence, submittals, and