Or-willamette VLY NWR-prairie seeds

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex is procuring approximately 835 pounds of native wildflower and grass seeds for ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects. The procurement requires 51 different native plant species, all of which must be sourced exclusively from Willamette Valley collection sites, cleaned, tested, and delivered by October 17, 2025. Vendors must submit a one-page technical statement demonstrating their ability to source seeds from the specified geographic area, provide recent seed test results, and meet delivery requirements. The award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote, with evaluation criteria focusing on order fulfillment capability, price, seed quality, and willingness to mix seeds according to future instructions. The original submission deadline was extended through two amendments, with quotes now due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on August 29, 2025, submitted via email to oscar_orozco@fws.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111998 (All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming) with a small business size standard of $750,000. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves substantial quantities of native seeds including notable species such as Camassia leichtlinii (35.65 lbs), Camassia quamash (18.25 lbs), and Achillea millefolium (4.64 lbs). The performance location is within the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, specifically supporting the National Wildlife Refuge Complex's conservation initiatives. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award consideration.