# Rivercane Site Suitability Post-Hurricane Helene Recovery

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12445026q0065

- Solicitation number: 12445026Q0065
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa East 10 (124450)
- NAICS: 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Product or service code: F099 Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Asheville, North Carolina
- First posted: September 4, 2026
- Last posted: September 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ce2f389813b4715a1e2e7a138e3d2cc/view

## Description

This contract supports a Congressionally funding allocation for Hurricane Helene disaster recovery assessment. This project focuses on rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea - a woody bamboo relative), to assess 1) its contribution to streambank stability, 2) persistence through historical high-water events, and 3) its potential as a restoration tool. The project assesses damage to riparian areas and site suitability for restoration efforts.

**PLEASEE SEE ATTACHMENTS:** Statement of Work, Evaluation Criteria Rivercane Site Assessment The quoters shall submit their quote to Harkley, Heather at heather.harkley@usda.gov and Cc to the Contracting Officer Nestor Rivera Gonzalez, by email at nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov no later than September 16, 2026, at 1159 PM (ET). It is the quoter's responsibility to confirm receipt of the quote. Technical POC Baumflek, Michelle, michelle.baumflek@usda.gov

## Publications

- September 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 2ce2f389813b4715a1e2e7a138e3d2cc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ce2f389813b4715a1e2e7a138e3d2cc/view

## Points of contact

- Heather Harkley, heather.harkley@usda.gov
- Nestor Rivera Gonzalez, nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov

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