# Replace Fencing at Ames, IA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1026

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1026
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Rafcontracting Inc. for $68,500.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Product or service code: Y1PZ Construction Of Other Non-Building Facilities
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: July 15, 2026
- Last posted: September 2, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6442fcefd7db40e8bdfcb15555bc81d3/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1026 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fence Replacement at Ames, IA.

The requirement is for the removal and replacement of fencing for containment of research animals and the renovation of the feeding areas around the corral areas in multiple locations at the Ames, IA campus. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The small business size standard is $19.0M dollars. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Rafcontracting Inc. (UEI YSE8D8LGSP85)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0557, purchase order
- Obligated: $68,500.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1026 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0557_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT. Notice 497c69572aec40c9b0bd147f87496274. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/497c69572aec40c9b0bd147f87496274/view
- September 2, 2026: Award notice. Notice 6442fcefd7db40e8bdfcb15555bc81d3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6442fcefd7db40e8bdfcb15555bc81d3/view

## Points of contact

- David Reynolds, david.reynolds2@usda.gov

---
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1026.