56--Lake Berryessa (LB) Exclusion Fencing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation, California Great Basin Region has issued a Sources Sought notice for Lake Berryessa (LB) Exclusion Fencing to identify qualified small businesses. This market research aims to determine if a set-aside is appropriate for constructing exclusion fencing and gates at the Lake Berryessa Field Office in Napa, California. Responses are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The principal components of work include:
- Constructing 10,200 feet of fire-resistant 4-strand, Wildlife Friendly, exclusion fencing, using NRCS standards or better.
- Installing 3,400 feet of Let-Down Fence below the reservoir’s 440’ above sea level line to mitigate risks to boaters and anglers during high water.
- Installing 5 vehicle access gates with non-combustible materials in existing fence lines for livestock and pedestrian access.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Cost: $25,000.00 to $100,000.00
- NAICS: 238990 (Fencing, Fences, Gates And Components) with a $19M size standard.
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research, targeting Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
- Bonding: Requires 100% performance and payment bonds.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by close of business.
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the Government's decision on whether to set this acquisition aside for small businesses or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. Interested parties must provide business details, a statement of intent to bid as a prime, evidence of similar experience (up to three projects), equipment/personnel/financial resources, and bonding capacity.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and acquisition planning only; it is not a request for proposal. No formal solicitation exists at this time, and no specifications, drawings, or bid packages are available. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to any potential award.