Easement Restoration and Emergency Watershed Protection – Obstruction Removal and Disturbed Land Revegetation

The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, on behalf of the USDA, is issuing this sources sought notice to identify businesses capable of performing easement restoration and emergency watershed protection services throughout South Dakota. The scope of work focuses on obstruction removal and the revegetation of disturbed lands. This market research initiative aims to locate firms registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) that can provide specialized services classified under NAICS 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, and PSC F007, Natural Resources/Conservation- Range Seeding (Ground Equipment).

The primary objectives of the project include restoring easements and managing emergency watershed protection activities through technical land cultivation and stabilization. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Detailed requirements are further outlined in the two associated attachments, which include a market research notice and a performance work statement for obstruction removal.

Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Contract Specialist Ambrea Harris and Contracting Officer Kris Baker. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 PM EST on March 31, 2026. This notice is identified by solicitation number 12FPC126R0002 and is intended to gauge the interest and capability of firms targeting these specific restoration and protection services.