NRCS Brown WRE Restoration

Solicitation 12FPC426Q0064 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA FPAC Business Center for the NRCS Brown WRE Restoration project located in Henderson County, Illinois. This is a firm fixed price acquisition set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 238910, with a size standard of 19 million dollars. The scope of work involves the construction of earth embankments, earthfills, and earth backfills, as well as seeding, sprigging, mulching, and the removal of water. Performance is estimated to occur between September 7, 2026, and October 16, 2026, with a site visit scheduled for August 19, 2026, at the Stronghurst USDA Service Center. The government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis for award, evaluating quotations in order of increasing price. To be considered, offers must be technically acceptable and demonstrate a past performance record that is not unacceptable. Technical evaluation focuses on the soundness of the approach and the ability to meet the restoration schedule. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Crystal Baird by August 28, 2026, at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for construction quality, including adherence to the Federal Seed Act and ASTM standards for earthfill testing, with final inspection and acceptance conducted on-site in Henderson County.