Attachment 1 - Specifications for Moss.pdf
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- 1232SA25Q0426
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This document is a federal contract specification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service for Sphagnum Moss for Fiscal Year 2025. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide 900 bales of 2.0 cubic feet of long-fibered sphagnum moss to the USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida. The moss will be used to promote rooting of sugarcane stalks during the crossing season, with specific technical requirements including 100% natural and organic composition, water retention capabilities, and anti-bacterial properties.
Delivery details specify that truck drivers must coordinate with Canal Point personnel for delivery times, with normal Monday-Friday hours anticipated. The delivery is expected to commence upon contract award and must be completed within 60 days after award. The specific delivery location is 12990 Hwy 441N, Canal Point, FL 33438, with Jovan Haynes (jovan.haynes@usda.gov) listed as the point of contact. The moss's unique characteristics include absorbing 20 times its weight in water and suppressing soil-borne pathogens like damping off.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Canal Point
SPECIFICATIONS
Sphagnum Moss FY2025
1. Introduction: As part of the sugarcane breeding activities at the Sugarcane field station in Canal Point, moss is used to promote rooting of the sugarcane stalks to keep the stalks alive for a long period of time during the crossing season. Once received, the moss is placed on plastic bags previously wrapped around the base of the stalk. The moss will help the plant to promote root growth, so once the plants are cut during crossing, they can last longer while they are submerged in water.
2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide the Sphagnum Moss in the description and quantity listed.
3. Technical Requirements: 900 bales of 2.0 cu ft
4. Specifications: Long Fibered Sphagnum moss is the live part of the sphagnum moss plant, it possesses unique water retention and anti-bacterial attributes and suppress soil borne pathogens, such as damping off. Absorbs and retains 20 times its weight in water, twice as much as a cellulose sponge.
100% natural and organic.
Sphagnum Moss must be delivered to USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station Canal Point, FL 33438.
Truck drivers will need to coordinate with Canal Point personnel on delivery times and schedules, but normal Monday-Friday hours are anticipated. Delivery is anticipated to start upon the contract award and must be completed by 60 days after award.
Place of performance:
USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station
12990 Hwy 441N Canal Point, FL 33438
Point of Contact: Jovan Haynes, jovan.haynes@usda.gov
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