BLM FY25-1 Spring Consolidated Seed Buy.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is conducting a Consolidated Seed Buy for Spring 2025, seeking multiple seed suppliers to provide various native and introduced seed varieties for land restoration and management projects. The solicitation (Number 140L3725R0003) invites vendors to submit bids for seed lots across multiple grass, forb, and shrub species, with a strong preference for certified seed from specific ecoregions and seed transfer zones. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide a complete offer package including a detailed bid spreadsheet, three current past performance references, and signed forms. The evaluation will use a trade-off process that prioritizes technical capability and past performance over price, with specific emphasis on Pure Live Seed (PLS) ratings, source location, and seed quality. Key dates include a pre-bid Teams meeting on March 19, 2025, bid submissions due on April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM MT, and anticipated awards by April 28, 2025.

The solicitation includes a set-aside of a minimum of 6 awards for Small Businesses under the NAICS code 113210 with a $20.5M size standard. Seed will be delivered to three BLM warehouses located in Boise, Shoshone, and Ely, with a performance period from May 1-20, 2025 (with some freezer-stored Sagebrush and Forage Kochia having October delivery dates). The procurement covers 142 distinct line items of seed, including various types of wheatgrass, sagebrush, and other species critical for land management and restoration projects. Vendors must meet strict seed quality requirements, including specific pure live seed percentages, noxious weed limitations, and detailed seed origin tracking. Each seed lot will be subject to comprehensive testing and must meet exact specifications, with pricing evaluated to the lowest PLS price and potential preferential treatment for "Clean Seed" designations. The total procurement involves multiple seed varieties across different certification types, with an emphasis on native and source-identified seeds that match specific ecological restoration needs.