F--North Brenton Island Planting and Fence Phase 3

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for a restoration project at North Breton Island, located off the coast of Louisiana. Identified under solicitation number DOIFFBO260099, this sources sought notice is intended to determine interest and socio-economic size classifications for a project to facilitate the development of nesting habitat. The scope of work involves supplying and planting native vegetation, specifically 67,000 Black Mangroves and 11,000 Smooth Cordgrass, across 18.5 acres in two designated planting areas.

The project is classified under NAICS code 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating and PSC code F010 for NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEEDLING PRODUCTION/TRANSPLANTING. In addition to the biological requirements, the contract includes the supply and installation of approximately 7,500 linear feet of sand fence. The agency has provided three attachments to support this notice, including a performance work statement, a restoration plan with specifications, and a capability statement questionnaire.

Interested parties must submit their responses to William Fluharty by the deadline of June 12, 2026. Submissions require a completed capability statement questionnaire to be sent via email with the solicitation number and project title in the subject line. This notice is for planning purposes and will be used by the government to inform future acquisition decisions.