OR/WA SEEDLING PRODUCTION 2026; Oregon/Washington

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington seeks quotations for containerized and bare-root forest seedling production and delivery under a firm fixed-price commercial items supply contract, with proposals due August 3, 2026, and Amendment 001 issued July 20 updating quantities. The procurement is set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses with a $20.5 million size standard and will result in multiple awards.

Place of performance is Oregon and Washington. The solicitation specifies 20 line items across Styro 15, Styro 10, and Styro 8/8L containerized seedlings in Douglas-fir, Ponderosa pine, minor conifer species, and sugar pine; bare-root seedlings in multiple grades; shipping services measured per loaded mile; and cold storage services measured per box/bag per month. Amendment 001 updated estimated quantities in Section B and the Schedule of Items, with revised figures highlighted as of July 20. All seed is government-furnished at no cost to the contractor.

Period of performance runs September 15, 2026 through May 15, 2029. Quotations must be submitted electronically to tiffany_eslinger@ios.doi.gov and blm_or_so_952_mail@ios.doi.gov. The NAICS code is 113210, Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products; PSC is 8730, Seeds And Nursery Stock. Contractors must demonstrate adequate facilities for seedling production, irrigation infrastructure, and cold storage; provide detailed previous experience and performance data; and comply with specifications for seedling height, stem diameter, root quality, and health. Delivery requires refrigerated trailer transport at 33–35 degrees Fahrenheit. Payment is structured in phases based on inventory milestones with final payment upon delivery of acceptable seedlings. Evaluation considers technical approach, past performance, and price.