The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a purchase order to Arborgen Inc. for $46,673.00 on September 25, 2026, to supply tree seedlings for West Tennessee Refuge restoration.
Performance will occur in Ripley, Tennessee. Arborgen is supplying 106,000 seedlings comprising 53,000 Cherrybark oak, 30,300 Nuttall oak, and 22,700 Sweetgum, sourced from nurseries within 400 miles of the refuge. Seedlings must meet minimum specifications: 18-inch top length, 3/8-inch root collar diameter, undamaged fibrous root systems with 6–8 inch tap roots and at least 3 inch lateral roots, and healthy vigorous condition. Delivery is scheduled for the first week of February 2027 through March 2027 under FOB Destination terms with shipping included. Period of performance extends through June 30, 2027. The solicitation (140FS326Q0145) was issued August 18, 2026, with quotes due August 25, 2026. This is a firm-fixed-price acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial products in NAICS 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production).