Request for Information (RFI) – Region 8 Oil & Gas Leasing Availability Contract
| Location: | Georgia |
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| Posted: | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Agency: | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 1175382 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- 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
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: B510 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
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NAICS Code:
- 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
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Place of Performance:
Atlanta , GA 30309USA
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.
- 1720 Peachtree ST NW STE 876S
- Atlanta , GA 303092449
- USA
- Winston Buchanan
- winston.buchanan@usda.gov
- Phone Number 4344393594
- Sep 09, 2026 01:00 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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