Francis Marion NF - Jack Rail Fencing Purchase
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.FRANCIS MARION & SUMTER NATL FORESTS · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The USDA Forest Service, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, intends to purchase Jack rail fencing. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning this notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the invitation for offers.
Jack rail fencing is a traditional split-rail style commonly used in historic and rural settings, particularly for boundary marking, livestock containment, and scenic area delineation. In national forest contexts, this type of fencing typically supports trail management, heritage site preservation, recreational area boundaries, or resource protection. The purchase involves physical fencing materials—likely wooden posts and rails manufactured to specific dimensions for field installation.
NAICS 332996 ("Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing") appears in the metadata; however, jack rail fencing more commonly aligns with wood product or prefabricated structure categories. Offerors should verify the exact specifications and any classification nuances in the full solicitation documents.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service, Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 12444327Q0001 |
| NAICS | 332996 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Huger, South Carolina |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. Only small business concerns as defined by SBA size standards for NAICS 332996 may submit offers. You must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active small business designation to compete.
If you are a small business manufacturer, wholesaler, or supplier of fencing materials, you may qualify. Non-manufacturers (dealers/distributors) should review any supply requirements in the solicitation—certain federal procurements require the offeror to be the manufacturer or to comply with specific source restrictions. Tribal enterprises, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and women-owned small businesses can bid under this general small business set-aside; however, there is no specific socioeconomic preference indicated in the metadata beyond the small business requirement.
Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible if structured in accordance with SBA regulations and the solicitation terms.
How to put together a competitive bid
For fabricated metal or fencing product procurements, focus on these elements:
Material specifications: Jack rail fencing for federal land management may require pressure-treated lumber, specific wood species, or dimensional tolerances. Confirm whether the Forest Service requires untreated hardwood, pine, or alternative materials. See the solicitation for exact quantities and dimensions.
Delivery terms: The place of performance is Huger, South Carolina, near the Francis Marion National Forest boundary. Evaluate whether you will deliver to a central staging area or multiple drop points. Understand FOB terms and any unloading requirements.
Past performance: Federal buyers evaluate recent, relevant experience. Prepare references from comparable fencing, lumber, or outdoor structure contracts—especially with federal, state, or municipal agencies.
Price competitiveness: For supply procurements of standard products, price typically carries significant weight. Obtain competitive quotes from your own suppliers and factor in transportation costs to coastal South Carolina.
Small business representation: Ensure your SAM.gov profile reflects active small business status. Prepare to submit any required representations and certifications electronically through the system.
Technical response: Even for product purchases, the solicitation may require samples, shop drawings, or a brief technical description. See the solicitation for submission requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 12444327Q0001. The synopsis in this notice does not include line items, quantities, or detailed specifications.
Register or verify your SAM.gov account immediately if you have not already—processing can take several days.
Submit your offer before October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Late submissions will not be considered.
Direct questions to the contracting officer listed in the SAM.gov notice to clarify specifications, delivery requirements, or evaluation factors.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →