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

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The USDA Forest Service Southern Region is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified contractors capable of supporting the Region 8 Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Contract. The scope of work involves providing environmental analysis and supporting documentation, specifically the preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments to determine land availability for oil and gas leasing. This is a planning phase effort and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a guarantee of a future contract award. Interested parties must submit a response to Winston Buchanan by September 16, 2026. Submissions should include a capability statement detailing experience with NEPA-driven analysis, relevant past performance in oil and gas leasing, estimated timeframes, and any recommended refinements to the Statement of Work. Optional non-binding pricing insights regarding deliverables are also requested.

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USDA RFI for contractors providing environmental analysis for Region 8 oil gas leasing.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

541620 - Environmental Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA

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C04+Region+8_SOW_Final+090926.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs
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OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs
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Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA
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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.


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