F--North Brenton Island Planting and Fence Phase 3

This is a sources sought notice issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, identifying a forthcoming procurement for native vegetation planting and sand fence installation on North Breton Island, Louisiana, as part of the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration program. The acquisition aims to restore habitat by planting 67,600 Black Mangrove containers and 11,000 Smooth Cordgrass plugs across 18.5 acres, alongside installing 6,120 to 7,500 linear feet of sand fencing to support dune stabilization and nesting bird habitat. Responses are required through a completed Capability Statement Questionnaire, with submissions due by June 12, 2026, sent via email with a specific subject line reference. The notice does not constitute a solicitation, and responses are solely for market research to inform future acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside determinations based on small business and socioeconomic classifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and others, which must be self-certified in the questionnaire along with UEI and CAGE code information. The work will be performed under a firm fixed price contract with a 24-month performance period from Notice to Proceed, restricted annually from March 1 to August 15 to protect nesting seasons, and requires strict compliance with technical specifications governing plant viability, packaging, labeling, and sand fence installation standards. All plant materials must meet survival thresholds of 95% initial and 80% after 30 days, with inspections conducted at both origin and final project site, and contractors responsible for all transportation, handling, and replacement of non-compliant materials at their own expense. Key personnel requirements include a designated contract manager available during standard business hours, and contractors must submit detailed work plans, nursery permits, and notify the government within 30 days of Notice to Proceed regarding plant material sources. No pricing, contract value, or evaluation factors are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase.