Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LP26Q0002
- Agency
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Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
- Place of performance
- Halsey, Nebraska 69142, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) is soliciting quotations for refrigerated trucking services to transport perishable nursery seedlings from the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska to various destinations across seven states. The solicitation (1240LP26Q0002) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Part 12 procedures and constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Qualified contractors must possess a valid commercial driver's license, provide proof of insurance meeting industry standards for hauling specialized freight, and operate a vehicle capable of pulling the government-furnished 48-foot refrigerated semi-trailer while maintaining proper temperature control for the seedlings. Key contract requirements include manual unloading of shipments at locations without dock facilities and responsibility for proper handling and transport of various container types including corrugated boxes, one-gallon pots, and poly bags weighing 25-60 pounds each. Payment will be calculated on a per-mile basis for round-trip miles driven with goods accepted by the government, and evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, insurance coverage, and pricing. The deadline for submitting quotations is December 12, 2025.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $34 million, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The incumbent contractor is Naber Trucking (Contract Number 1240LP25P0006). The contract period runs from January 15, 2026 through October 31, 2026, with estimated total delivery miles ranging from 15,000 to 20,680 round-trip miles depending on seasonal planting demands and load consolidation decisions. Load scheduling is sporadic and dependent on planting season, weather conditions, and contractor availability, requiring flexibility from the selected contractor. Performance of work will be conducted at Halsey, Nebraska (the point of origin) with delivery destinations across Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona, utilizing various national forests and regional distribution points throughout the service territory.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment Trucking Services.
This acquisition is set-aside for 100% small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is Click or tap here to enter text. The small business size standard is $34 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman
- Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.
- Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.
- Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman
- Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.
- Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.
- Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.
- Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
- Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
- Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions
Attachment 2- SOW
Attachment 3- Estimated Mileage
Attachment 4- Trailer Description
Attachment 5- WD 2015-5357 rev 26 Dated 07/08/2025
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Curtis Landreth
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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