TN-west tennessee refuge-seedlings

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks price quotes for 106,000 seedlings—53,000 Cherrybark oak, 30,300 Nuttall oak, and 22,700 Sweetgum—with quotes due August 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. This is full and open competition for commercial products under FAR Part 12, issued as solicitation 140FS326Q0145.

Place of performance is West Tennessee Refuges near Ripley, Tennessee. Seedlings must be sourced from nurseries located within 400 miles of the refuge. Each seedling must meet minimum specifications: 18-inch top length, 3/8-inch root collar diameter, undamaged fibrous root systems with 6–8 inch tap roots and at least 3 inch lateral roots, and healthy vigorous condition. Bundles must weigh less than 100 pounds. Delivery is required during the first week of February 2027 through March 2027, with FOB Destination terms and shipping costs included in the quoted price. Period of performance extends through June 30, 2027.

The NAICS code is 111421, Nursery and Tree Production, with a $3.00 million size standard. Award is anticipated for August 31, 2026. This is a firm-fixed price purchase order. Offerors must register and be eligible in SAM.gov, submit a completed SF 1449 form with signature, provide SAM.gov UEI, demonstrate technical capabilities via the statement of work, and supply up to three past performance references with detailed project information and client contacts, plus a detailed pricing breakdown. Questions must be submitted within 48 hours of posting (by August 20, 2026). Evaluation weighs technical experience and capacity, technical approach and methodology, management plan with identified key personnel, and past performance significantly more heavily than price.