IRA wildlife friendly fence materials (M

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management is seeking wildlife-friendly fencing materials for its Dillon Field Office in Montana through Solicitation #140L3625Q0006. The procurement includes 240 rolls of barbed wire, 100 rolls of smooth wire, 6,000 5.5' T-posts with clips, and 80 bundles of 48" wire fence stays, all of which must be manufactured in the United States. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with evaluation based solely on price, requiring vendors to have an active SAM registration by the close date. Potential suppliers must submit their quotes via email to Emma Padeken by January 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, with any questions needing to be submitted by December 27, 2024. The technical specifications mandate strict requirements for wire gauge, zinc coating, breaking strength, and post characteristics, adhering to specific ASTM standards.

While no specific set-aside was initially noted, the solicitation is ultimately 100% reserved for HUBZone small businesses under NAICS code 331110, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The total contract requires delivery of all materials to 1005 Selway Dr., Dillon, MT 59725 no later than June 1, 2025, with vendors required to bid "all or nothing" and include delivery costs in their total price quote. Contractors must provide comprehensive company information including SAM UEI, contact details, and must comply with detailed technical specifications for fence materials. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code 5680 for Miscellaneous Construction Materials, with payment to be processed through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. The project represents a targeted procurement of specialized wildlife-friendly fencing infrastructure for Bureau of Land Management operations in Montana.