MT-medicine lake NWR-replace fence

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks fence replacement and installation services at Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Medicine Lake, Montana, with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST and questions due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a 100% small business set-aside conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures.

Place of performance is Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, located at 223 N Shore Road, Medicine Lake, Montana 59247 (Sheridan and Roosevelt Counties). The project involves approximately 2.5 miles of fencing: 1.5 miles of existing fence removal and replacement, and 1 mile of new fence installation across two habitat units (South Lake Creek Subunit A and East Med Lake Swanson 6). Work must commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed by November 15, 2026, within a 119-day performance window running July 20 through November 16, 2026. The project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000.

New fencing shall consist of four wire strands at heights of 18, 24, 30, and 42 inches, with the bottom strand barbless and upper three strands barbed, constructed with steel posts and steel tubing for corner, end, and stress panels. Post spacing is 1 rod (16.5 feet) with a 6-inch deviation tolerance. The contractor must clear fence lines to a maximum of 4 feet per side and remove all old fence materials for off-site disposal. Prevailing wage rates apply per Montana Department of Labor wage determination (General Decision Number MT20260080). No performance or payment bonds are required.

Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest priced responsible source meeting a minimum "satisfactory" past performance rating. Offerors must be registered in SAM at proposal submission; the apparent awardee must maintain SAM registration at award. The NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a $19.0 million small business size standard. Amendment 0001 was issued June 29, 2026. The Contracting Officer is Channel Pedersen (210-401-4735, Channel_Pedersen@ios.doi.gov).