Containerized Seedling Production

The Forest Service, specifically the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, issued this solicitation to secure services for the production, packing, and delivery of greenhouse-grown, containerized conifer tree seedlings or native shrub and herbaceous seedlings. Under the anticipated requirements-type contract, the contractor will produce 1-0 or Plug-1 seedlings utilizing government-furnished seed. This procurement is classified under NAICS 113210 for Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products and PSC code F. One attachment, a solicitation document titled Containerized Seedling RFQ1.docx, was released in January 2010.

The opportunity is designated as a HZC set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns. While the solicitation is set aside for HUBZone contractors, it is being advertised as full and open competition where both HUBZone and non-HUBZone offerors are encouraged to submit offers. If no HUBZone offers are received, or if those received exceed the government estimate by more than 20 percent and are deemed not fair and reasonable, the contracting officer may evaluate offers from non-HUBZone firms for award.

Solicitation number AG-05GG-S-10-0005 was published on December 19, 2009, with a response deadline of February 22, 2010. The work will support operations for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington State. Lois K. Tate is the designated contracting specialist and primary point of contact for this requirement.