Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products

NAICS Code 113210 (Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products) encompasses businesses engaged in growing tree seedlings, collecting forest products, and providing specialized forestry services. These operations focus on producing containerized and bareroot tree seedlings, collecting tree cones and seeds, and supporting forest regeneration and habitat restoration efforts. The primary products include conifer seedlings such as Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Longleaf Pine, and other native tree species, as well as native grass, forb, and shrub seeds used in ecological restoration projects.

Federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, with contracts ranging from $3,000 to over $1.2 million. Most awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders with performance periods between six months to five years. Frequently awarded contractors include PRT USA Inc., International Forest Co Inc. (Ifco), CAL Forest Nurseries, Sierra Cone LLC, and various small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and minority-owned businesses. The majority of contracts are set aside for small businesses, with most work performed in western states including Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. Common contract objectives include seedling production, seed collection, cone harvesting, and supporting reforestation and habitat restoration initiatives.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on seedling production, seed collection, and forest restoration services across multiple regions. The National Park Service, Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Department of Defense are seeking contractors to provide native seed collection, longleaf pine restoration, and containerized seedling production. Specific solicitations include requests for 2 million containerized seedlings in Oregon, 257,200 hardwood seedlings for the Army Corps of Engineers, and seed collection services in Colorado National Parks. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, emphasizing local or regional contractors within 300 miles of project sites, with contract values ranging from $25,000 to potentially over $450,000 for multi-year agreements.