2025 Zone 502/721 Seed Purchase, Klamath Falls, Or

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office is procuring Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Shasta Red Fir seeds from specific seed zones 502 and 721 located within the Klamath Falls Field Office area. This commercial item supply requirement seeks processed seeds for reforestation purposes in the Klamath Resource Area under a firm fixed price contract structure. The BLM intends to award this as a single source procurement to Cal Forest Nurseries, Inc. of Etna, California, citing them as the only reasonable source available under FAR subpart 13.106(b). Cal Forest Nurseries maintains the exclusive agreement with the Klamath Falls Field Office to collect the required seed varieties from the specified zones during the 2025 growing year. The procurement notice was posted on August 13, 2025, with a response deadline of August 20, 2025, though all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations for agency consideration.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies Cal Forest Nurseries, Inc. as both the intended single source vendor and current agreement holder for seed collection in the targeted zones. The contract performance period spans from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, providing a two-year timeline for seed delivery and related services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 113210 (Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products) with a small business size standard of $20.5 million. The single source justification stems from Cal Forest Nurseries' unique position as the holder of the cone collection permit for these specific seed zones, making them the only vendor with approval for collection and processing at the required quantity and price point. While the notice does not specify exact award values, the BLM's market research determined that Cal Forest Nurseries represents the best value option for this specialized seed procurement requirement.