GAOA SOUTH ZONE FENCE REPLACEMENT
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the GAOA South Zone Fence Replacement project on the Manti La Sal National Forest in Moab, UT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the removal and replacement of barbed wire and wooden post and rail fences. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of various types of fencing across multiple campgrounds and lakes within the Manti La Sal National Forest. The scope includes both barbed wire and wooden post and rail fences. Key locations for base work include Warner, Mason, Oowah, Buckeye, Buckboard, Devils, Nizhoni, Porcupine Rim, and Monticello Lake. Option items cover additional sites such as Pack Creek, Gooseberry, Indian Creek, Orange Olsen, Potters Pond, and Mammoth.
The work requires the removal of all demolition debris from Forest Service land and adherence to specific material specifications for posts (treated Lodgepole Pine, steel T-posts), wire (barbed, smooth, wildlife), braces (metal H-braces preferred), and fasteners. Equipment used must be pressure washed before entering Forest Service lands. Sites lack water and utilities, and contractors must manage public access. Wood stays are required, and 14g tie wire is acceptable for securing them. Bolt size for wood rail construction is specified as 3/8".
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Small Business Size Standard: 5660 FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS)
- Product/Service Code: 5660 - Fencing, Fences, Gates And Components
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 26, 2027
- Anticipated Award: Firm Fixed-Price contract, one award intended.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
The solicitation has undergone several amendments. The latest Amendment 0004 clarifies that wood stays are required (not just preferred) and 14g tie wire is acceptable. It also confirms that 3/8" bolts should be used for wood rail construction, superseding any conflicting attachment details. Bidders must quote based on the quantities provided in the updated Schedule of Items (SOI_GAOA South Zone Fence Replacement Update 01), as maps are for visual representation only. Existing gates found in sections to be rebuilt should be reused. A "Mobilization" line item has been added to the Schedule of Items, which should include bond premiums.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on past experience within the last three years in demolition and installation of barbed wire, wooden rail, pole, and lay down fencing. Bidders must complete and submit the Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 4), detailing project history, material disposal, performance in challenging settings, site security, warranty handling, and available resources. Site visits are not feasible; bidders should review Attachment 14 (Site Pictures) and request the KMZ file for project coordinates.
Important Dates & Contact
- Quotes Due: April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT
- Contact: Tony Taylor, Contract Specialist, tony.taylor@usda.gov