LP NUR Container Soil
ID: 1240LR25Q0009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEBoise National ForestBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

NAICS

Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing (325314)

PSC

SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4e0e39b96ce94b36a096b67cdcd89d91/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service's Boise National Forest, is seeking qualified vendors to supply container soil for the Lucky Peak Nursery in Boise, Idaho. The procurement requires a specific growing media blend consisting of 75% peat, 12.5% vermiculite, and 12.5% perlite, to be delivered in 81 cubic feet bulk bags, totaling 8,262 cubic feet across four delivery dates in early 2025. This soil is crucial for the nursery's seedling program, ensuring the production of robust seedlings for various forestry needs. Interested small businesses must have a valid SAM registration and submit both technical and price proposals, with the deadline for submissions aligned with the specified delivery dates. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Andrea Marks-Cash at andrea.marks-cash@usda.gov.

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    Andrea Marks-Cash
    andrea.marks-cash@usda.gov
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    1240LR25Q0009 Syn-Sol LP NUR Container Soil.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of container soil for the USDA Forest Service's Lucky Peak Nursery in Boise, Idaho. The RFQ specifies that the required growing media must consist of a specific blend: 75% peat, 12.5% vermiculite, and 12.5% perlite, delivered in bulk bags. A total of 8,262 cubic feet is required over four delivery dates in early 2025, including details on quantity and specifications for each delivery. Key requirements include having a valid SAM registration, submitting a technical and price proposal, and providing representations and certifications. The document also outlines evaluation criteria, including pricing and product specifications. The solicitation is designated for 100% small business set-aside, aligning with federal procurement policies designed to support small businesses. The RFQ emphasizes suppliers' compliance with various regulations and detailed instructions for proposal submission. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to procure goods efficiently while promoting small business participation in federal contracts.
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