F--CGB Goat Grazing Vegetation Management
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing goat and/or sheep grazing services for vegetation management. This market research aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to reduce wildfire risk on Reclamation lands within the Central California Area Office (CCAO) and Northern California Area Office (NCAO). Responses are due by June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM PD.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for prescribed goat and/or sheep grazing to manage fuel loads and modify fire behavior, primarily in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. The objective is to achieve a 70-80% reduction in available onsite vegetation. Services will be performed across various project areas in Placer, El Dorado, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, and Glenn Counties, CA. Specific areas include Auburn Project Lands, Folsom Lake, Granite Bay, and other designated sites.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: Five (5) years from the date of award (anticipated November 8, 2026 – November 7, 2031). Individual task orders will typically range from 3 to 12 months.
- Estimated Value: Up to $208,597.00 per year, with a total BPA maximum of $1,042,985.00 over five years.
- Pricing: Firm fixed price per acre for calls/orders.
- Set-Aside: This Sources Sought is specifically for small businesses.
- NAICS Code: 112420 – Goat Farming, with a size standard of $2.5 million.
Response Requirements
Interested small businesses must provide the following information to be considered a viable source:
- Business Size & Classification(s)
- Contact Information (Name, Phone, email, & website)
- Capabilities Statements
- Appropriate document demonstrating capabilities to provide the services needed. Failure to submit all required information by the due date will result in the vendor being considered incapable for market research purposes.
Timeline & Contact
- Responses Due: June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM PD (Pacific Daylight Time)
- Send Responses To: Mouang Phan, mouang_phan@ios.doi.gov
- Notice Number: 140R2026Q0085
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is issued solely to determine the availability of qualified small businesses and the appropriate acquisition method. Respondents are responsible for all associated expenses.