Request for Information (RFI) � Region 8 Oil & Gas Leasing Availability Contract
Forest Service · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 1175382 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 9, 2026 · this noticeSources Sought
Next steps for this stage
Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.
- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
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… (show all)
) 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.
Who won similar work
14 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Forest Service), same NAICS 541620.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN PROPERTIES Rancho Cordova CA 95742 USA | 1 | $423K | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Environmental Assessment Services, LLC | 1 | $400K | May 7, 2026 |
| COPPERHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING INC | 1 | $322K | Sep 8, 2026 |
| NAKONECHNY, LYLE D Ocean Park WA 98640 USA | 1 | $146K | Sep 15, 2026 |
| GRULLON PENKOVA, IANA FAUSTO San Juan PR 00924 USA | 1 | $141K | Sep 24, 2026 |
| CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC | 1 | $126K | Jun 2, 2026 |
| ESPINOZA CULTURAL SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $114K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| MICHAEL, TERRY Washington DC 20003 USA | 1 | $71K | Jun 7, 2026 |
| BBJ GROUP LLC | 1 | $56K | Jul 14, 2026 |
| EGC, INC. | 1 | $55K | May 8, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 24, 2026GRULLON PENKOVA, IANA FAUSTO San Juan PR 00924 USA$141KInternational Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Logistics Planning Support
- Sep 15, 2026NAKONECHNY, LYLE D Ocean Park WA 98640 USA$146KUSDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) - Bean Gulch Heritage Surveys
- Sep 8, 2026COPPERHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING INC$322KNotice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Sep 8, 2026Neishaly Garcia Carolina PR 00985 USA$12KField Technician For Vegetation Survey
- Jul 30, 2026WESTERN PROPERTIES Rancho Cordova CA 95742 USA$423KUpper Long Creek Heritage Survey - LMIR BPA HOLDERS ONLY
- Jul 14, 2026BBJ GROUP LLC$56KShamrock Mine 18 Complex Site
- Jun 7, 2026MICHAEL, TERRY Washington DC 20003 USA$71KChippewa National Forest RFSS Surveys - Plants
- Jun 2, 2026CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC$126KHorse Wash Heritage Survey Prescott National Forest
- Jun 1, 2026ESPINOZA CULTURAL SERVICES, LLC$114KSpence Basin Heritage Survey Prescott National Forest
- May 8, 2026EGC, INC.$55KDeschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District - Darlene Cultural Heritage Surveys
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied U.S. Forest Service since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past U.S. Forest Service job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 15 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.