The Department of the Army put out a solicitation for a perimeter fence extension at the Watervliet Arsenal. The federal contract, tracking as solicitation number W911PT27QA005, covers trade work under the NAICS 238990 classification.
To bid this job, a contractor has to meet the federal requirement for a total small business set-aside. If your shop does not qualify under those rules, you cannot win the work. Check the original solicitation to see exactly what the agency requires to prove your status.
This matters to a small fence contractor because it clears out the massive prime competitors, leaving the board open to smaller shops. It is a straight shot at federal work without going head-to-head against the giants.
If you fit the set-aside, pull the federal posting to confirm your registration and get your paperwork ready. Bids are due October 23.
On the record: Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) Perimeter Fence Extension, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY. Solicitation W911PT27QA005. Bids are due October 23, 2026. The listing on SAM.gov (Federal): https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0edfa117df76449b935f77756e3d1914/view. Full record on The RFI Wire's board: https://therfiwire.com/rfi/RFI-003301.html.