Programmatic Environmental Assessments (PEA) for G

The Department of the Interior, Northwest Region, has issued solicitation 140A0126Q0040 for programmatic environmental assessment support for the Great Plains Regional Office. The primary scope of work involves a contractor reviewing 22 existing Grazing and Agricultural Leasing Programmatic Environmental Assessments to determine if updated environmental data or changed circumstances necessitate supplemental reviews. Key deliverables include the preparation of findings memoranda, draft and final review memoranda, and the maintenance of an administrative record. The period of performance for these services extends through September 30, 2027, though the scope specifically excludes the performance of new supplemental NEPA analysis. This procurement is a set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation Part 1480. To be eligible, offerors must self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise, demonstrating that they are owned by a federally recognized tribal entity or that at least 51% of the business is owned by enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. This certification must be maintained throughout the offer, award, and the entire contract term. The solicitation was posted on August 17, 2026, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The contracting office is located in Portland, Oregon.