L--Areal Seeding of 287 Acres of Reclamation lands involved in the 2024 Plex Fire.
ID: 140R1025Q0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONPACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615BOISE, ID, 83706, USA

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (L015)

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https://sam.gov/opp/255c28adb8a34963a04c124cfeebdb0a/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking qualified businesses to provide aerial seeding services for 287 acres of reclamation lands affected by the 2024 Plex Fire. This Sources Sought notice aims to assess the market capabilities of interested firms under NAICS code 115112, focusing on soil preparation, planting, and cultivating. The initiative is part of the government's wildfire recovery efforts, emphasizing the importance of restoring affected lands through effective seeding practices. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 MT on October 23, 2024, to Mathew Christopherson at mchristopherson@usbr.gov, noting that this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and participation is voluntary.

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    Christopherson, Mathew
    (000) 000-0000
    mchristopherson@usbr.gov
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    This Sources Sought notice is issued for market research and planning for potential contracts to provide aerial seeding services on Reclamation land impacted by wildfires, categorized under NAICS code 115112. It is primarily meant to assess the availability and capabilities of businesses interested in fulfilling these requirements. Companies are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement including their contact information, UEI number, business size classification, and a brief overview of their services. Responses are needed by 12:00 MT on October 23, 2024, and should be sent to the designated email. It is important to note that this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, nor does it imply any financial obligation for the Government. The responses will inform acquisition strategies for potential future solicitations, and participation is purely voluntary, without any reimbursement for associated costs. This notice underlines the Government's proactive approach to identify qualified service providers as part of its wildfire recovery efforts.
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