USDA FS Southern Region Seedling Nursery Support

The USDA Forest Service Southern Region issued award notice AG43ZPS160001 for two Multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to support pine and wiregrass seedling growing efforts. The scope of work covers Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, materials, seedling trays, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, facilities, and supplies, while the government provides the seedlings. The performance period includes a base year and four option years, with a final expiration date of December 31, 2020, if all options are exercised.

These contracts were awarded based on a best value determination, where past performance, technical capability, and experience were weighted more heavily than price. The total value for these awards is not to exceed $1,000,000. Specific locations and requirement details will be defined within individual task orders. Christopher J. Ford is the designated point of contact for this award, which was published on January 25, 2016.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 113210 for Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products and PSC code F. The Forest Service conducted this acquisition to facilitate regional reforestation and conservation efforts throughout the southern United States and Puerto Rico. There are no attachments associated with this notice.