Stuewe & Sons, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), through its Florida Forest Service (FFS), is seeking to procure FT-96 Seedling Trays in a single-source acquisition. The FFS has determined that the Stuewe & Sons, Inc. FT-96 seedling tray is the only product that will function with the agency's current sowing line equipment and fit their T-Rail suspension tray holding system. The estimated dollar amount for this one-time purchase is up to $340,000. The justification for the single-source acquisition is that Stuewe & Sons, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the FT-96 seedling tray that meets the FFS's specific requirements, and the agency has confirmed the unavailability of competition for this specialized product. The FDACS intends to enter into a single-source purchase contract with Stuewe & Sons, Inc. after providing public notice of their decision as required by Florida Statutes.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. Stuewe & Sons, Inc. is the incumbent vendor, as they are the sole manufacturer of the FT-96 seedling tray that meets the FFS's requirements. The contract award value is up to $340,000, which represents the estimated dollar amount for this one-time purchase.