The Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office awarded a purchase order to Smyth Sean, doing business as Brendan Masonry, for $48,000 on September 14, 2026, under a total small business set-aside to stabilize the historic Christenot Mill near Virginia City, Montana. Work is performed in Dillon, Montana, through October 31, 2028. The procurement requires mortar repointing and structural stabilization of the 150-year-old National Register-listed mill using Natural Hydraulic Lime mortar with locally sourced sand, consistent with original 1866 construction. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage determinations for Madison County and demonstrate expert-level knowledge of NHL mortars with documented prior project history within the past five years. The order originated from a solicitation posted July 30, 2026, with quotes due September 2, 2026, evaluated primarily on prior demonstrated experience.