Native plant material for BLM-AK restoration proje

The Bureau of Land Management seeks native plant material propagation and delivery services for the Campbell Tract Trail Restoration project in Anchorage, Alaska, with quotes due July 24, 2026 at 1700 hours Alaska time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside designated for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with 100% preference for eligible firms. Questions are due July 21, 2026.

Place of performance is BLM, 4700 BLM Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, with Monday-Friday delivery windows between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM requiring three business days advance notice. The contract spans two growing years with two distinct CLINs. CLIN 1 (Grow Year 1) requires 1,440 forb plant plugs in five species (30 trays of 48 plugs each), all grown from government-furnished seed, delivered August 10–20, 2027. CLIN 2 (Grow Year 2) requires 270 shrub 4-inch container plants in three species, deliverable August 10–20, 2028, which may be developed from government-furnished seed, existing stock, or salvage material. All original plant material must be genetically sourced from Alaska. Plants must meet strict inspection criteria: 95% vigor, less than 5% root-bound or rot conditions, less than 2% pest or disease presence, and 100% freedom from noxious weeds. Rejected materials must be replaced within 30 days. Contractors must provide detailed digital reports by August 20 of each delivery year documenting seed origin, propagation methods, stratification techniques, and survival and mortality percentages. Period of performance runs August 3, 2026 through August 20, 2027 for CLIN 1 deliverables. The government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract but may award multiple contracts if more advantageous. NAICS 113210, Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products; PSC 8730, Seeds and Nursery Stock. Service Contract Act wage determination applies; rates range from $14.89 to $62.39 per hour depending on occupation. Quotes must include UEI or CAGE Code and be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Lisa Brune at lisa_brune@ios.doi.gov.