Bessey Nursery- Seedling Boxes

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the Rocky Mountain Region (R2), is seeking a single award, firm fixed price contract for the procurement of fiberboard boxes for the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska. The solicitation requires three distinct box sizes: 6,000 boxes measuring 27" x 13" x 12", 1,500 boxes measuring 36" x 12" x 12", and 500 boxes measuring 30" x 6" x 6", with specific technical requirements including burst test standards and wax coating specifications. Vendors must submit electronic proposals by May 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, including technical, price, and representations/certifications attachments. The government will evaluate offers based on technical compliance, price reasonableness, and proposed delivery date, with the intent to award to the most advantageous offer. Proposals must be submitted to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov, and vendors are required to follow all detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under the NAICS category 322211 for Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing. The contract requires delivery of the boxes on or before July 18, 2025, to the Bessey Nursery location in Halsey, Nebraska. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the quantity of boxes suggests a substantial contract opportunity for eligible small businesses. The solicitation allows flexibility in box construction methods, with vendors able to propose either glued or stapled box assemblies without differential scoring. Potential contractors should note the detailed technical requirements, including a 200-pound burst test specification and specific wax coating instructions for certain box sizes. The place of performance is explicitly defined as Halsey, Nebraska 69142, with the boxes intended for use by the Nebraska National Forest's Bessey Nursery.