Vexar and Artificial Shade, Ochoco National Forest

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
1240BE25Q0023
Agency
Forest Service Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
PSC
9999 Miscellaneous Items
Place of performance
Prineville, Oregon 97754, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking to procure 15,000 rigid seedling tubes, 193,500 shade card wickets, and 193,500 shade card envelopes for the Ochoco National Forest. The procurement focuses on animal damage control products for recently planted seedlings, with specific requirements for material composition, durability, and degradation characteristics. Preferred tube dimensions are 4 inches x 20 inches, constructed of polyethylene or polypropylene with diamond mesh, and designed to photo-degrade over 3-5 years. The solicitation will be evaluated primarily on price, with contractors required to submit proposals via email to Lisa.Peterson@usda.gov by April 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. Offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and comply with all federal acquisition regulation provisions outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract opportunity is set aside as a total small business procurement, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 339999 and a size standard of 550 employees. All products must be delivered to the Ochoco Tree Cooler located at NE Ranger Station Loop in Prineville, Oregon 97754, packaged in boxes of 250-500 units and secured on pallets for forklift loading. The contract period of performance runs from March 25, 2025, to April 7, 2025, with specific delivery dates varying by item type: seedling tubes must be delivered by June 2, 2025, while shade envelopes and wire wickets are due by May 5, 2025. Contractors are required to contact Samual Mitchell 72 hours prior to the delivery date to confirm specific delivery details. The solicitation does not specify an exact award value, but the procurement involves comprehensive protection materials for forest seedling management.

Notice text

This project is to include the delivery of 15,000 units of rigid seedling tubes, 193,500 shade card wickets and 193,500 shade card envelopes. 

The product will be used to provide animal damage control for recently planted seedlings. The product includes a single component:

4 inch x 20 inch rigid seedlnig tube May also accept 4 inch x 18 inch rigid seedling tubes, although 4 inch x 20 inch is the preferable size. Rigid tubes constructed of polyethylene and polyproplylene material.Tubes must have diamond mesh. These tubes prevent browse damage from wildlife and cattle if properly installed. Product must photo degrade when exposed to sunlight over a period of 3 to 5 years. Must be delivered in boxes of 250 to 500 and secured on pallets to allow for loading/unloading with a forklift.

8 inch x 12 inch Mesh Shade Envelope Consists of two components: 1) 8 inch x 12 inch photo-degradable, black polyolefin mesh envelope, and 2) a 12 gauge, 18 inch x 8 inch x 18 inch (legs) wire wicket. Provides a shade factor of approximately 80 percent.Pin size mesh openings allow for wind passage.Mesh envelope may degrade in approximately 5 years.  Wire wicket may begin to degrade in approximately 5 years. Both components come separately and require easy assembly.

18 inch x 8 inch x 18 inch Wire Wicket For Mesh Shade Envelope 18 inch x 8 inch x 18 inch Wire Wicket, use with Mesh Shade EnvelopeWire Wicket may degrade over time.

The product will be used to anchor rigid seed tubes to the ground around our planted seedlings. The product includes a single component.

All items will be delivered to the Ochoco Tree Cooler located at NE Ranger Station Loop Prineville, OR 97754. A map of the delivery location is included as an attachment.

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Amendment 0001 1240BE25Q0023.pdf PDF
Map for delivery.jpg JPG image
1240BE25Q0023 solicitation.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Vexar and Artificial Shade, Ochoco National Forest Award Award Notice
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