OR/WA SEEDLING PRODUCTION 2025, Oregon/Washington

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington State Office is seeking qualified contractors to produce containerized and bareroot tree seedlings for the 2025 growing season through Request for Quotation 140L4325Q0090. The solicitation covers production of various conifer species including Douglas-fir, Ponderosa pine, and minor conifer species such as cedars, spruce, hemlock, sugar pine, and white pine across 19 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 10 to 565 thousand seedlings. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities including seed stratification, greenhouse growing, quality control, and delivery of seedlings meeting specific height, caliper, and health specifications. The evaluation will be based on technical approach, past performance, and price with a focus on best value to the government. The solicitation was posted on July 18, 2025, with responses due by August 1, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured for potential multiple awards. The contract covers seedlings in various container sizes from Styro 15 to 211A configurations, with additional line items for shipping costs and cold storage services. The period of performance extends from September 15, 2025, to May 15, 2028, with final delivery required by May 15, 2028. Successful contractors will be responsible for production across multiple seedling types and configurations, serving the Bureau of Land Management's forest restoration and management requirements in the Oregon and Washington regions. The solicitation includes comprehensive technical capability requirements covering nursery infrastructure, equipment specifications, cold storage facilities, and production capacity assessments.