Malheur NF FY25 Range Fence Construction

SOL #: 1240BH25R0036Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 6

Portland, OR, 972042829, United States

Place of Performance

John Day, OR

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3765f84961e845d1bfd497e48943cdf2/view

Timeline

Posted

Aug 1, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Aug 31, 2025, 11:30 PM

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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Malheur National Forest FY25 Range Fence Construction in John Day, OR. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the construction and reconstruction of livestock range fences. Proposals are due September 29, 2025.

Scope of Work

This project entails the construction and reconstruction of approximately 62.77 miles of 3 or 4-strand barbed wire fences within the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. Key tasks include:

Installation of new fencing according to Forest Service specifications.
Complete removal and off-site disposal of existing metal wire, staples, and T-posts. Untreated wood posts may be left on-site.
Clearing of fence-line Right-of-Way (ROW).
Contractor is responsible for providing and transporting all necessary fencing materials.
Work must adhere to "Landowner's Guide to Wildlife Friendly Fence Design" and "Interagency Fence Specs."

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Period of Performance: Expected to begin around October 15, 2025, and must be completed by June 1, 2027.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a $19M size standard.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: September 29, 2025, by Close of Business (1630 local time).
Inquiries Deadline: September 19, 2025.
Submission Method: Email offers to susie.felton@usda.gov with the subject line "1240BH25R0036 Range Fence Construction."
Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Tradeoff Process considering:
1. Past Performance
2. Experience
3. Technical Approach
4. Price Non-price factors combined are approximately equal to price.
Bid Guarantee: A 20% bid bond is required for offers exceeding $150,000.
Bonds: Performance and Payment bonds are required within 15 days of contract award.
Site Visits: Site visits can be coordinated with Erika Porter (erika.porter@usda.gov) with 48-hour notice. No site visits in the last week of solicitation.

Key Updates

This solicitation has been amended twice. Amendment 0002 (September 15, 2025) extended the proposal due date to September 29, 2025, and the inquiries deadline to September 19, 2025. It also provided clarifications, updated location details, and replaced Section B.1 (Schedule of Items). Amendment 0001 (September 5, 2025) previously clarified contractor questions, provided additional project details, and replaced Section B.1.