MCFO FENCE SUPPLY ORDER
Overview
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PSC
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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 Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is seeking bids for a MCFO FENCE SUPPLY ORDER. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial services, specifically for "MILES CITY FENCING MATERIAL." The government intends to make a single, firm-fixed-price award contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 29, 2026, at 1400 MST.
Scope of Work
This contract aims to fulfill the Miles City Field Office's (MCFO) need for fence materials. The contractor is responsible for the purchase and delivery of specific materials to the BLM Admin Site at 111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, MT 59301. The contractor's price must include all associated shipping costs.
Key materials required include:
- Steel Brace Posts (Long and Short)
- Steel Brace Rail
- Drill Stem Mechanical Gate Closer
- Gate Loop Cables
- Heavy Duty Steel Fence Posts
- Heavy Duty Barbed Wire
- Heavy Duty Barbless Wire
Delivery of all materials is required before July 1, 2026, during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM). The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) must be contacted 48 hours prior to delivery. BLM will provide a forklift and operator for off-loading materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, single award.
- Period of Performance: June 5, 2026, to August 31, 2026 (delivery by July 1, 2026).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332510, Hardware Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have updated Annual Representations and Certifications.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Officer. Mail and faxed quotes will not be accepted.
- Questions Due Date: May 22, 2026, 1400 MST.
- Quotes Due Date: May 29, 2026, 1400 MST.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Only the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If not acceptable, the process continues with the next lowest-priced offer.
- Quote Validity: Must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
- Submittals: Manufacturers' specifications, samples, and handling details are required. Allow at least 7 working days for review. Deliver to the Contracting Officer at the Pre-work Conference.
- Material Specifications: Specific requirements include dimensions, wall thickness, material type, strength, and condition (e.g., no excessive pitting, rust, flaking, or corrosion). All materials must conform to specified ASTM requirements and be tagged. Manufacturer certification is required at the time of inspection.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for checking SAM for any amendments. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required. The primary contact for this opportunity is Christopher Brailer (cbrailer@blm.gov, 406-896-5196). The COR is Lucas Riley (lgriley@blm.gov, 406-233-2836).