Soil - Placerville Nursery - 127EAS25Q0017

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a soil mix procurement for its Placerville Nursery, with a solicitation targeting small businesses for approximately 177 bags of specialized 80/20 peat moss and vermiculite soil mix. The technical requirements for the soil are stringent, including specific composition, pH range (4.0-5.4), precise nutrient content, and mandatory asbestos-free certification. Vendors must submit a comprehensive technical proposal demonstrating product specifications, delivery capabilities, pricing, and representations, with an optional inclusion of past performance information. The government will evaluate offers using a multi-factor approach that considers technical merit, pricing, and past performance to identify the most advantageous proposal. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2025, with responses due by March 17, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, focusing on the Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing NAICS category (325314). The deliveries will be made to the USDA Forest Service Placerville Nursery located at 2375 Fruitridge Road in Camino, California, with specific delivery instructions limiting shipments to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The contract involves approximately five shipments of 34 bags each, with the first delivery scheduled for March 24, 2025. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a precise quantity of soil mix essential for the nursery's operations. The solicitation suggests a structured, methodical approach to procurement that emphasizes technical quality, precise delivery parameters, and competitive pricing for a specialized agricultural supply need.