Request for Information (RFI) – Region 8 Oil & Gas Leasing Availability Contract

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Sep 9, 2026
Due:	Sep 16, 2026
Agency:	AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No:	1175382
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Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1175382

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Sep 09, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Oct 01, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: B510 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
NAICS Code:
- 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
Place of Performance:
Atlanta , GA 30309

USA

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Southern Region (Region 8), is seeking information from qualified contractors regarding their capability to support the Region 8 Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Contract. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Review the Statement of Work (SOW), which outlines the anticipated requirements, including environmental analysis, supporting documentation, and preparation of Categorical Exclusions (CEs) or Environmental Assessments (EAs) associated with determining lands available for oil and gas leasing across Region 8.

Requested Information

Please review the attached SOW and provide the following in your RFI response:

A brief capability statement addressing your experience with NEPA-driven environmental analysis, CEs, EAs, and related technical disciplines.

Past performance examples relevant to environmental analysis and oil and gas leasing.

Estimated timeframes and capacity to support the scope of work.

Any questions, clarifications, or recommended refinements to the SOW.

Optional: Pricing insights or considerations related to CE vs EA deliverables (non-binding).

Response Deadline

All responses must be submitted no later than September 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time).

Submission Instructions

Please email your RFI response to: Winston Buchanan, Contract Specialist

Office of Contracting and Procurement

Email: Winston.Buchanan@usda.gov

Important Notes

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes.

No reimbursement will be provided for any costs incurred in responding.

Respondents may be contacted for follow-up information or clarification.

We appreciate your time and interest in supporting this important environmental and land stewardship initiative for Region 8. We look forward to reviewing your submission.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

1720 Peachtree ST NW STE 876S
Atlanta , GA 303092449
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Winston Buchanan
winston.buchanan@usda.gov
Phone Number 4344393594

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Sep 09, 2026 01:00 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Request for Information (RFI) – Region 8 Oil & Gas Leasing Availability Contract

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