AL-deep horizon nrda-ecosystem plants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) program is seeking native panhandle dune ecosystem plants for Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts. The solicitation covers multiple plant species including Sea Oats, Bitter Panicum, Beach Elder, Gulf Bluestem, and others to be delivered across various sites in Alabama. The procurement will use a best value trade-off evaluation methodology that prioritizes technical approach, delivery dates, experience, and past performance, with price being a secondary consideration. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by June 10, 2025, with a focus on demonstrating capability to supply and deliver the specified native plant species. Technical points of contact for the solicitation are Ashley Warren and Kara Barcomb, who can provide additional details about the contract requirements.

The solicitation is not specifically set aside for small businesses, but uses NAICS category 111421 for Nursery and Tree Production. The total plant quantities range from 21,555 plants in the base bid to over 186,915 plants in Option Bid 2, with delivery phases scheduled from August 2025 to January 2026. Performance locations include Western Perdido Key, Grayton Beach, Deer Lake State Park, St. Andrews State Park, Eastern Perdido Key, Fort Pickens, and Santa Rosa. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract involves multiple bid options and comprehensive plant supply across different ecosystem restoration sites. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in native plant production and the ability to meet precise delivery schedules across these Alabama coastal restoration locations.