Black Hills National Forest - Vexar Tubing and Stakes for Tree Planting

The Black Hills National Forest, a part of the Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Rocky Mountain Region, is seeking to procure 75,000 Vexar mesh tubes and 75,000 wooden stakes for tree planting purposes. The solicitation requires specific product specifications, including 4" diameter by 18" tall Vexar tubes for seedling protection and cedar arrow shaft stakes that are 3/8" in diameter and 30" to 32" long, explicitly noting that bamboo stakes are not acceptable. The contract opportunity is classified under the Nursery and Tree Production NAICS category (111421) and Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing PSC category (4710). The solicitation was posted on March 12, 2025, with proposals due by March 19, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for potential vendors. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the precise product specifications suggest a rigorous technical assessment will be conducted.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract. The delivery location is specified as the TePee Ranger District Work Center, located 14 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, with a delivery deadline of April 1, 2025. The place of performance is Custer, SD 57730, which indicates a localized procurement effort focused on supporting regional forest management activities. The contract opportunity represents a targeted procurement for specialized tree planting equipment, suggesting ongoing forest restoration or reforestation efforts in the Rocky Mountain Region. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement of 75,000 units of both Vexar tubes and wooden stakes indicates a significant volume of materials needed for the forest service's tree planting initiatives.