NV-stillwater NWR complx-plant project

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for the NV-Stillwater NWR Complex Plant Project, which involves the procurement of seeds and nursery stock for the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge complex in Nevada. Based on the NAICS code 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production) and PSC code 8730 (Seeds and Nursery Stock), this procurement centers on plant materials likely intended for habitat restoration, vegetation management, or ecosystem enhancement activities at the wildlife refuge. The solicitation was posted on August 15, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of August 22, 2025, providing contractors with a compressed seven-day response window. Additional details regarding specific contract requirements, evaluation criteria, and technical specifications would be contained within the referenced solicitation document Sol_140FS125Q0114.pdf. The tight timeline suggests this may be a time-sensitive procurement related to seasonal planting requirements or urgent restoration needs.

This opportunity does not utilize any small business set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition available to contractors of all sizes. The solicitation notice does not specify incumbent contractors, contract values, or detailed quantities of plant materials required, information that would typically be found in the full solicitation document. Performance will take place at or in support of the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge complex located in Nevada, which is part of the Pacific Flyway and serves as critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife species. The procurement timing suggests potential coordination with optimal planting seasons for native vegetation establishment in the Nevada desert environment. Given the specialized nature of wildlife refuge vegetation management, successful contractors will likely need demonstrated experience with native plant species appropriate for the Great Basin ecosystem and understanding of habitat restoration practices.