Install Security Fence at USCG Housing in Novato, CA

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking to procure installation of a security fence system at its housing facility in Novato, California through solicitation number 31090PR260000124. The work involves installing approximately 740 linear feet of chain-link fence (6-foot minimum height with 9-gauge galvanized or vinyl-coated fabric), approximately 350 linear feet of ornamental aluminum fence (6-foot minimum height), three pedestrian gates, one locking manual swinging vehicle gate, and one manual cantilever vehicle gate, along with demolition of existing gate structures and site restoration. The contractor must obtain utility locates, perform site preparation including post hole augering and concrete foundation work (minimum 3000 PSI compressive strength), and complete the project within 60 days of start date. Personnel assigned to the project require background checks and base access authorization, with work scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced offer meeting all evaluation criteria, with both technical approach and pricing requiring evaluation as acceptable. Questions or Requests for Information must be submitted by February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and all proposals are due by February 5, 2026, with offerors required to acknowledge receipt of all three amendments issued to the solicitation.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a $19 million size standard, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000 on a firm fixed-price basis. The project will be performed at USCG Housing in Novato, California, and the contractor must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission with offers remaining valid for 30 calendar days. Payment protection equal to 100% of the contract price is required within 10 days of award, and the contractor must submit shop drawings, product data, employee background information, and a Health and Safety Plan within 10 days of award, with government review scheduled for five business days. Amendment 001 increased the chain-link fence requirement from 600 linear feet to 740 linear feet by adding 140 linear feet along an extended path, and Amendment 002 established the RFI deadline while requiring amendment acknowledgements with submitted offers.