SAM #140FGA26Q0018

Fence Repair and Replacement at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Montana

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), through its Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and GAOA office, is seeking small business contractors for fence repair and replacement at the Marcotte Coulee Habitat Management Unit in Fergus County, Montana, due to damage from the 2025 Wilder Fire. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) - FWS GAOA Office - Sand Creek Field Station - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - Repair and replacement of approximately 3 miles of boundary and interior fencing - Includes corners (2), drainage structures (2), gates (4), H-braces (16), double H-braces (12), triple H-brace (1), quad H-braces (3), cattle guards (4), and deadmen (64) - Use of steel tubing for gates and braces, barbed/barbless wire, and steel posts for deadmen - Removal and off-site disposal of fire-damaged materials - Product line item with part number: 7540-01-152-8067 (Marcotte Coulee Boundary Fence Repair/Replace) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Total Small Business set-aside - Firm-Fixed-Price contract awarded based on best value (price and technical factors) - Estimated project value: $25,000 to $100,000 - Bond requirements: payment, performance, and bid bonds depending on contract value - Compliance with environmental, historical preservation, and wage rate regulations - Contractors are encouraged to conduct a site visit - All work must be completed by September 30, 2026, and comply with the Statement of Work and solicitation documents - Locations: - Place of performance and delivery: Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Creek Field Station, 8407 U.S. Hwy 191 North, Roy, MT 59471 (Fergus County, Montana) - Contracting office: FWS, GAOA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041

Description

The US Fish and Wildlife Service Charles M. Russell NWR located in Fergus County, Montana, has a requirement to replace boundary and interior fence in the Habitat Unit referred to as Marcotte Coulee Habitat Management Unit that was damaged by the 2025 Wilder Fire.All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the FWS solicitation and attached documents. Per the requirements of FAR 36.204, the project magnitude is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside. All responsible sources with Small Business status may submit a quotation which, if timely received, will be considered. Offers received from concerns that are not Small Business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Award selection will be made on a Best Value basis after consideration of price and factors other than price (Technical, Relevant Experience) as listed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ/Solicitation). See Terms and Conditions (contract clauses), Sections L and M for the required documents list and evaluation factors for award. Interested contractors are highly encouraged to conduct a site visit. A site visit can be scheduled by following the instructions in Section L under FAR clause 52.236-27. Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000 requires both Payment and Performance Bonds. A Bid Bond is required. Requests for information and quotes shall be submitted via email to Nicole Johnson at nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov.

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