SOW- Growing Media.and.Specifications.pdf
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the procurement of Greenhouse Growing Media by the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Bessey Nursery. The SOW specifies that the growing media must be composed of 90% choice fine cut Canadian sphagnum peat moss and 10% fine grade horticultural perlite, with a pH range of 4.0 to 6.0, and contain a wetting agent and starter nutrient charge. The total requirement is approximately 8,262 cubic feet or three truckloads, to be delivered between December 1-15, 2025 to the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska. The media must be supplied in opaque 81 cubic foot tote bags that are shrink-wrapped or non-slip treated. Vendors are required to submit a sample of the media and a price quote per cubic foot, including shipping and packaging details, when responding.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) under NAICS code 325314 (size standard 550 employees) that are capable of providing the required growing media. This is for market research purposes only and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
Contents Project Title General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
2.0 Definitions
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
5.0 Government Furnished
6.0 Travel
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
8.0 Security Requirements
9.0 Data Rights
10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards
11.0 Performance Requirement Measures
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Project Title Growing Medium
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Bessey Nursery has a requirement for Greenhouse Growing Media for use in Tree Nursery Production of approximately 8,262 cu ft or three (3) truck loads. The average truck load holds 2,754 cubic feet of mix packaged in 81 cubic feet bags.
2.0 Definitions
3 Truck loads: 2754cu.ft./load in 81cu.ft. Bags for a total of 8,262cu.ft.
Mix 1: Please specify if the truck load is more than what is listed.
Need by date:
All 3 loads Delivered: 12-3-2025
1. Provide Greenhouse Growing Media with the following specifications:
A. Media shall be composed of the following:
1. 90% choice Fine cut ‘Canadian’ sphagnum peat moss.
2. 10% Fine grade horticultural perlite
B. Media shall have the following:
1. pH range after wetting – 4.0 to 6.0
2. Wetting agent
3. Starter nutrient charge
Note 1. Specifications correspond to those for Pac Fibre Soils Germination Mix or Scotts Forestry Mix, (Sunshine Redi-earth Plug & Seedling Mix), or equivalent products.
Note 2. Media shall NOT contain lime, dolomitic, calcitic additives or perlite.
2. All quotes are to include a certified list of ingredients, a price quote per cubic foot, including shipping or fuel surcharges, and a proposed packaging size.
- Quoters shall submit a sample of their media to the Bessey Nursery, PO Box 39, Halsey, NE
69142 when they submit a quote if using US Postal Service. If using FedEx or UPS ship to 40637 River Loop, Halsey, NE 69142
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
Special Requirements
A. Media shall be supplied in opaque 81 cubic foot tote bags.
B. Bags will be shrink-wrapped or non-slip treated to aid in forklift transport.
C. All items shall be delivered on pallets.
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
A. Delivery Location is Bessey Nursery, 40637 River Loop Road, Halsey NE 69142.
B. All deliveries shall be made on regular working days (Monday through Friday) during working hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm), excluding official Federal Government holidays.
C. Contractor is to notify the Bessey Nursery (308) 533-2257 at least 24 hours prior to delivery.
D. Delivery date 12/01/2025 to 12/15/2025
5.0 Government Furnished
N/A
6.0 Travel
N/A
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
N/A
8.0 Security Requirements
N/A
9.0 Data Rights
N/A
10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards N/A
11.0 Performance Requirement Measures
N/A
Attachment N/A
| Project Title |
| General Information |
| 1.0 Background and Purpose |
| 2.0 Definitions |
| Contractor Requirements |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks |
| 4.0 Deliverable / Schedule |
| 5.0 Government Furnished |
| 6.0 Travel |
| 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel |
| 8.0 Security Requirements |
| 9.0 Data Rights |
| 10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards |
| 11.0 Performance Requirement Measures |
| Attachment |
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