SOURCES_SOUGHT_NOTICE_6_9_2026_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) & REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Lake Berryessa East Side Road Seeding

Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) California–Great Basin Region, Acquisition Office – Sacramento, CA

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) NAICS: 115112 – Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating Size Standard: $9.5M (average annual receipts) Response Due: June 24, 2026

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE

This Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is seeking to:

• Identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing large-scale native no-till seeding and vegetation monitoring, and

• Obtain industry input to support the development of a more robust and technically sound Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an upcoming requirement.

This notice does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this

RFI.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The DOI/BOR is preparing for a potential procurement involving no-till native seeding and vegetation monitoring across approximately 383.8 acres within five paddocks located along East Side Road, beginning at the intersection with Berryessa Knoxville Road near Eticuera Day Use Area and continuing south to the gated access point at the Gunn Easement (approx. coordinates: 38.632185835028, -122.23397247869522).

The anticipated period of performance is:

• Base Period: 10/01/2026 – 11/30/2026

• Option Period 1: 10/01/2027 – 11/30/2027

This project is classified under NAICS 115112 – Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (Size Standard: $9.5M).

3. DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK (SUMMARY)

Contractors will be required to furnish all labor, equipment, native seed, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to conduct No-till seeding across approximately 383.8 acres within five designated paddocks.

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference. Industry feedback on methods, standards, and feasibility is encouraged.

4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of any eventual award.

Registration information is available at: http://www.sam.gov.

5. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Interested firms are requested to provide the following information:

A. Business Information

1. Company name and address

2. Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

3. Business size under NAICS 115112 (verified via SAM.gov)

4. Socioeconomic status, if applicable (SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.)

B. Capability & Intent

1. A clear statement of interest and intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor for any forthcoming solicitation.

2. A brief description of your firm’s capability to perform similar work.

C. Relevant Past Performance Provide up to three (3) relevant projects performed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate capability to perform work of similar type, scale, and complexity. For each project, include:

• Project title and contract number

• Summary of scope and technical approach

• Contract value

• Period of performance

• Customer/agency

• Point of contact (name, email, phone)

• Identification of your role: prime, subcontractor, or partner http://www.sam.gov/

• Key subcontractors or collaborators involved

6. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – INDUSTRY FEEDBACK

To develop a clear, technically sound, and achievable PWS, the Government requests industry comments on the draft PWS.

Respondents may provide comments, recommendations, questions, or redlines. The Government may incorporate feedback and/or respond to questions at its discretion.

7. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be submitted via email to:

Stephanie Lindner Contracting Officer, Department of Interior Email: Stephanie_Lindner@ios.doi.gov Response Deadline:

June 24, 2026 – Close of Business (COB)

8. DISCLAIMER

This announcement is not a solicitation and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award based on this notice. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.