Fence Maintenance & Hay Shed - Gardiner, MT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking a small business contractor to perform fence maintenance and hay shed installation in Gardiner, Montana. The project involves upgrading exterior fence posts in variable terrain, including rocky areas, and constructing a new wood-framed shed for hay storage within the facility. The procurement will be conducted through a request for quotes using NAICS code 238990, which has a small business size standard of $19 million. The solicitation documents and detailed work requirements will be published on SAM.gov on or around December 23, 2024. Interested parties are advised to monitor the SAM site for the solicitation and any potential amendments, with no direct responses to inquiries anticipated before the official solicitation release.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, which means only small businesses meeting the specified size standard can compete for the contract. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the project involves installing new fence posts and constructing a hay shed, suggesting a focused scope of work. The procurement timeline indicates that potential vendors should be prepared to submit quotes after the December 23, 2024 solicitation posting. The contract will fall under the PSC category Y1PZ for construction of non-building facilities, targeting specialty trade contractors with experience in fence installation and agricultural infrastructure development. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the forthcoming solicitation documents to ensure they meet all qualifications and can effectively execute the fence maintenance and hay shed construction requirements.