Mt-Charles M Russell NWR-Fence

Project ID: 140FGA26Q0034 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline	07/02/26
Posted	06/15/26
Estimated Value	$100,000 - $250,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
PSC	Z2PZ - Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non-Building Facilities
Location	MT USA

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Posted: June 11, 2026, 2:11 p.m. EDT

MT-CHARLES M RUSSELL NWR-BOBCAT CREEK BOUNDARY FENCING

The US Fish and Wildlife Service Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Fort Peck Field Station, in McCone and Garfield Counties, State of Montana, has a requirement to replace boundary and interior fence in the Habitat Unit referred to as Bobcat Creek Habitat Management Unit. The fence is generally located on Bobcat Point near the town of Fort Peck, MT. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the FWS solicitation and attached documents. Per the requirements of FAR 36.204, the project magnitude is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000. The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside. All responsible sources with Small Business status may submit a quotation which, if timely received, will be considered. Offers received from concerns that are not Small Business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Award selection will be made on a Best Value basis after consideration of price and factors other than price (Technical, Relevant Experience) as listed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ/Solicitation). See Terms and Conditions (contract clauses), Sections L and M for the required documents list and evaluation factors for award. Interested contractors are encouraged to conduct a site visit. A site visit can be scheduled by following the instructions in Section L under FAR clause 52.236-27. Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000 requires both Payment and Performance Bonds. A Bid Bond is NOT required. Requests for information and quotes shall be submitted via email to Nicole Johnson at nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing a contract for the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located in McCone and Garfield Counties, Montana. The mission of the FWS is to manage and protect wildlife resources. This contract aims to replace boundary and interior fencing in the Bobcat Creek Habitat Management Unit to enhance habitat management and protection efforts. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items required to construct, modify, and remove fencing. The project includes: - Approximately 1.6 miles of new boundary fence construction where none currently exists. - 1.8 miles of old fence removal and replacement with new fencing. - 2 miles of fence modification by replacing bottom barbed wire with smooth wire. - 9 miles of complete fence removal. The new fence will consist of four strands: the top three will be barbed wire and the bottom will be barbless. The contractor must also remove all old fence materials including wire, wood posts, braces, hardware, and associated debris for off-site disposal. Period of Performance The contract performance period is from July 27, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Place of Performance The work will take place at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR) in McCone and Garfield Counties, Montana. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is a Total Small Business set-aside. Bidders must have appropriate contractor licensing and are required to provide a Payment Bond for amounts over $35,000 and both Payment and Performance Bonds for amounts over $150,000. A Bid Bond is not required. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for boundary fence repair/replacement, with Ruff Country Fencing identified as the awardee on contract 140FGA26P0015 valued at $78,180 (05/12/26–09/30/26). That prior work covered Marcotte Coulee boundary fence repair/replace (~3 miles), which is similar in scope and purpose to the current requirement to replace boundary and interior fencing in the Bobcat Creek Habitat Management Unit, including removal and installation of new fencing materials.

Current: Posted: June 15, 2026, 2:12 p.m. EDT Amendment 1 updates the quote schedule (Section B and Attachment 4) to add the 9 miles of fence removal that was unintentionally omitted.

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