Eldorado National Forest (ENF) FY26 Container Planting Mix (Supply)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 127EAS26Q0012
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- Place of performance
- Camino, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the supply of 550 cubic yards of an 80/20 peat moss-vermiculite soil mix in opaque tote bags to support reforestation efforts across California. The solicitation, numbered 127EAS26Q0012, requires offerors to meet detailed technical specifications including choice cut sphagnum peat moss with less than 8% fines, #2 grade agricultural vermiculite certified asbestos-free with no more than 10% fines, and a final mixture with bulk density of 0.09 gm/ml, pH range of 4.0-5.4, and moisture content of 25-40 percent. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing best value to the government, evaluated on lowest price per cubic foot with F.O.B. Destination preferred, past performance quality and timeliness, ability to meet a critical 14-calendar-day post-award delivery requirement, and technical compliance with mandatory specifications. The response deadline is March 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with questions due by March 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Offerors must submit completed SF 1449 forms, Representations and Certifications, a Past Performance Questionnaire covering up to five relevant contracts from the past five years, and technical documentation confirming vermiculite specifications and asbestos-free certification via email.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS size standard of $9.5 million, restricting competition to certified small business concerns, though all responsible sources may submit quotations. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The anticipated award is scheduled for March 7, 2026, with the period of performance running from March 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, though the first shipment must arrive no later than 14 calendar days after award and subsequent shipments as needed throughout the spring planting season. Material shall be delivered to the Placerville Nursery located at 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, California 95709 in Eldorado County. Offerors must register with the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) prior to commencing work and maintain current SAM.gov registration with a valid UEI number at the time of quote submission.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 that includes the following Deviation(s): (1) This solicitation uses and requires completion of the SF 1449 for offeror responsive determination. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All contractors interested in responding to this solicitation must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer/quote submittal.
(1) Action Code. k - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
(2) Original Posting Date. 03/03/2026
Amendment Posting Date. 03/04/2026
(3) Project Title/Subject. Eldorado National Forest (ENF) FY26 Container Planting Mix (Supply)
(4) Description. The ENF Placerville Nursery FY26 Contain Planting Mix (soil for sowing) is a request for the supply 80/20 peat moss-vermiculite soil mix in tote bags to the Eldorado National Forest Placerville Nursery in support of reforestation in national forests across California State.
(5) North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code. 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
The small business size standard is $9.5
(6) Product or Service Code (PSC). F005, Natural Resources/Conservation-Forest Tree Planting
(7) Delivery Location. The boxes shall be delivered to the Placerville Nursery located at 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709 in Eldorado County.
(8) Solicitation Number. 127EAS26Q0012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(9) Line-Item Number. 2-line items are anticipated. See the schedule of items in attachments.
(10) Set-aside Status. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
(11) Closing Response Date. 03/09/2026 no later than 1200 (Noon) PT. Offer submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor’s name. (e.g. Offer, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company). The interested Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer.
(12) Cutoff for Questions. 03/06/2026 no later than 1100 AM PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and Katherine.sparkss@usda.gov to prevent response delays. All inquiries must include the solicitation number (Item 8 herein) in the subject of the email. (e.g. Questions, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
(13) Site Visit. The Forest Service will not offer a site visit.
(14) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Klenise Wallace, Klenise.wallace@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact.
(15) Contracting Office Address. 333 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Tips for Submission.
a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Attachment 1.
b. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to quoter/offer/proposal submission.
c. Ensure all correspondence includes the solicitation number (at item 8), the contractor’s name and correspondence purpose (e.g. Email Purpose, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
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Contract award information will be provided under an Award Notice via SAM.gov after the Government completes evaluation of quotes/offers if a Best Value Determination can be made. The contract award notice will contain only the following:
(16) Contract Award Date. The anticipated award date is 03/16/2026 (Saturday).
(17) Contract Type. Anticipated award is a FFP Purchase Order
(17) Contract Award Dollar Amount. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(18) Contract Award Number. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(19) Contractor. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 that includes the following Deviation(s): (1) This solicitation uses and requires completion of the SF 1449 for offeror responsive determination. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All contractors interested in responding to this solicitation must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer/quote submittal.
(1) Action Code. k - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
(2) Posting Date. 03/03/2026
(3) Project Title/Subject. Eldorado National Forest (ENF) FY26 Container Planting Mix (Supply)
(4) Description. The ENF Placerville Nursery FY26 Contain Planting Mix (soil for sowing) is a request for the supply 80/20 peat moss-vermiculite soil mix in tote bags to the Eldorado National Forest Placerville Nursery in support of reforestation in national forests across California State.
(5) North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code. 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
The small business size standard is $9.5
(6) Product or Service Code (PSC). F005, Natural Resources/Conservation-Forest Tree Planting
(7) Delivery Location. The boxes shall be delivered to the Placerville Nursery located at 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709 in Eldorado County.
(8) Solicitation Number. 127EAS26Q0012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(9) Line-Item Number. 2-line items are anticipated. See the schedule of items in attachments.
(10) Set-aside Status. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
(11) Closing Response Date. 03/05/2026 no later than 1500 PT. Offer submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor’s name. (e.g. Offer, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company). The interested Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer.
(12) Cutoff for Questions. 03/04/2026 no later than 1300 PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and Katherine.sparkss@usda.gov to prevent response delays. All inquiries must include the solicitation number (Item 8 herein) in the subject of the email. (e.g. Questions, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
(13) Site Visit. The Forest Service will not offer a site visit.
(14) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Klenise Wallace, Klenise.wallace@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact.
(15) Contracting Office Address. 333 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Tips for Submission.
a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Attachment 1.
b. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to quoter/offer/proposal submission.
c. Ensure all correspondence includes the solicitation number (at item 8), the contractor’s name and correspondence purpose (e.g. Email Purpose, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contract award information will be provided under an Award Notice via SAM.gov after the Government completes evaluation of quotes/offers if a Best Value Determination can be made. The contract award notice will contain only the following:
(16) Contract Award Date. The anticipated award date is 03/07/2026 (Saturday).
(17) Contract Type. Anticipated award is a FFP Purchase Order
(17) Contract Award Dollar Amount. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(18) Contract Award Number. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(19) Contractor. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A7-1. A1_SF30&TERMS_127EAS26Q0012.pdf | ||
| A7-1. A4_Reps and Certs_FILLABLE.docx | DOCX document | |
| A6. A4_Reps and Certs_FILLABLE.docx | DOCX document | |
| A6. A1_SF1449&Terms_127EAS26Q0012.pdf | ||
| A6. A2_SOI_127EAS26Q0012.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A6. A3_Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado National Forest (ENF) FY26 Container Planting Mix (Supply) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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