AL-DEEP HORIZON NRDA-PLANTING-FENCE INSTALATION

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) program, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for habitat restoration at North Breton Island off the coast of Louisiana. This project involves the supply and installation of native vegetation and sand fencing to facilitate the development of nesting habitat. The scope includes planting 67,000 black mangroves and 11,000 smooth cordgrass across two designated areas totaling 18.5 acres, as well as the installation of approximately 7,500 linear feet of sand fence.

This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260044, is classified under NAICS 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating and PSC F010 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Seedling Production/Transplanting. Responses to this inquiry will assist the government in determining appropriate acquisition strategies and socio-economic set-asides. Interested parties must submit a completed capability statement questionnaire to the point of contact, William Fluharty, by the response deadline of March 19, 2026.

The procurement documentation includes four attachments: a performance work statement for Phase 3 planting, restoration plan specifications, a capability statement questionnaire, and the formal solicitation document. All materials were published on March 5, 2026. This announcement serves as a request for information to gauge market capacity and is not a formal solicitation for bids.