Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products

NAICS code 11321 encompasses Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products, focusing on the cultivation, collection, and production of tree seedlings, seeds, cones, and other forest-derived plant materials. This category includes businesses engaged in growing containerized and bare root tree seedlings, collecting conifer cones and seeds, and providing specialized vegetation management services for reforestation and habitat restoration projects. The work primarily supports federal land management agencies in regenerating and maintaining forest ecosystems across multiple regions of the United States.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a robust marketplace for forest regeneration services, with contracts typically ranging from $5,000 to $1.3 million. Key contractors include PRT USA Inc., International Forest Co Inc. (Ifco), and various small disadvantaged businesses specializing in seedling production and forest material collection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are the primary funding agencies, with most awards supporting reforestation efforts in regions like the Pacific Northwest, Southern United States, and mountain states. Contract awards frequently utilize total small business and 8(a) set-asides, with performance locations spanning national forests, wildlife refuges, and public lands across multiple states.

While no specific federal contract opportunities were included in the provided dataset, the existing contract awards suggest ongoing requirements for native tree seedlings, seed collection, cone harvesting, and related vegetation management services. Future opportunities are likely to continue supporting federal agencies' ecological restoration, wildfire rehabilitation, and land management initiatives, with a particular emphasis on native conifer species like Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, longleaf pine, and shortleaf pine. These procurements will likely target small businesses with specialized expertise in forest nursery operations and vegetation collection services.