87--2025 Ponderosa Pine Seed Purchase, Klamath Falls, Oregon
ID: 140L4325Q0020Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTOREGON STATE OFFICEPORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA

NAICS

Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

PSC

SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c2ab777f93214f7fa334aa4207d4818f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to procure 281 pounds of processed Ponderosa Pine seeds for a reforestation project in Klamath Falls, Oregon, with a solicitation number of 140L4325Q0020. The seeds must be sourced from specific seed zones in Oregon, as only Cal Forest Nurseries has the authorization to collect seeds from these critical areas, ensuring the seedlings' viability and success. This procurement is vital for supporting sustainable forestry initiatives and enhancing local ecosystems. Interested vendors should note that the performance period for this contract runs from February 10, 2025, to March 9, 2025, and they can contact Matthew Duane at mduane@blm.gov or 503-808-6317 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eslinger, Tiffany
    (503) 808-6521
    teslinger@blm.gov
    Files
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    A16_Single_Source_Justification_Redacted.pdf
    This memorandum, authored by Contract Specialist Tiffany Eslinger, details the justification for a single source procurement by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Ponderosa Pine seeds from specific seed zones in Oregon. The BLM intends to acquire these seeds from Cal Forest Nurseries, noting that only this vendor has received prior authorization to collect the necessary seeds from zones 722 and 721, which are critical for reforestation efforts in the Klamath Resource Area. The estimated value of the acquisition was not disclosed. The memorandum references the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which permits such sole-source contracts when no other vendors can fulfill specific needs. Despite other vendors having various Ponderosa Pine seeds, none meet the unique requirements for quantity and local origin, essential for seedling viability and success. There are no plans mentioned to bolster competition for future acquisitions. The contracting officer, Matthew Duane, certifies that the justification accurately reflects the circumstances necessitating a sole-source procurement.
    B01_Synopsis_Single_Source_140L4325Q0020_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon is seeking a firm fixed-price supply of Ponderosa Pine Seed from Cal Forest Nurseries, Inc. This procurement is in response to a bumper crop collected in seed zones 722 and 721 during the 2024 growing year. The project is identified under solicitation no. 140L4325Q0020 and encompasses a single-source purchase due to the unique availability of the seeds. The estimated performance period for this contract extends from February 10, 2025, to March 9, 2025. The applicable NAICS code is 113210, with a small business size standard set at $20.5 million. While Cal Forest Nurseries is the selected supplier, the BLM invites all responsible parties to submit quotations for consideration. This action underscores the BLM's objective to acquire necessary seeds for environmental and forestry projects in the Klamath Falls area while adhering to federal contracting regulations.
    Sol_140L4325Q0020.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of 281 pounds of processed Ponderosa Pine Seed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a project in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The solicitation number is 140L4325Q0020, with an estimated delivery date set for March 9, 2025, and a performance period running from February 10, 2025, to March 9, 2025. The government will collect the seeds directly from the contractor's storage, requiring them to provide necessary loading equipment and personnel. The document specifies detailed packaging, marking, and inspection standards, including the provision of nursery shipping tickets with critical shipment information. It incorporates various federal acquisition clauses and emphasizes compliance with regulations, especially concerning the Fair Labor Standards and environmental sustainability practices. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Overall, this document serves as a formal structure for procurement and highlights the BLM's commitment to sustainable forestry initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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