Fencing, Fences, Gates And Components

PSC Category 5660, Fencing, Fences, Gates and Components, encompasses a diverse range of products and services related to physical barrier systems and access control solutions. This category includes the procurement, installation, and maintenance of various fencing types such as chain link, wire, wooden, and metal fences, as well as associated components like gates, posts, barriers, and security access systems. These products and services are critical for defining property boundaries, enhancing security, controlling access, and protecting infrastructure across federal, military, and civilian facilities.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in security infrastructure, with contract values ranging from $2,000 to $2,430,225. Notable awards include projects for the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Department of the Interior, and Department of Defense. Frequently awarded contractors are small businesses, often with specific socioeconomic certifications such as service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, or minority-owned enterprises. These awards typically involve fence replacement, installation of security perimeters, gate upgrades, and specialized fencing for wildlife management, with performance periods ranging from 45 to 365 days. Common set-aside types include total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and 8(a) sole source designations.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC category reveal a broad spectrum of fencing and security infrastructure requirements across various agencies. Recent solicitations include projects for the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Department of the Interior, and Department of Defense. Specific requirements range from cattle guard procurement and fence restoration in national forests to security fence installations at military bases, diplomatic facilities, and wildlife refuges. Many opportunities are set aside for small businesses and involve precise technical specifications for materials, installation methods, and performance standards. Locations of performance span multiple states, including California, Oregon, Nevada, Florida, and international locations like Guatemala and Honduras.