SEED EXTRACTION & PROCESSING 2025
ID: 140L0625Q0019Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEED COLLECTION/PRODUCTION (F009)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27ccd2c7186d4e1e8084c186651369bc/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 10, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking qualified contractors to provide seed extraction and processing services for two seed orchards in Oregon, specifically the Walter Horning Seed Orchard and the Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard. The procurement aims to secure services for extracting, processing, and delivering seeds from conifer cones to meet reforestation standards, with a focus on maintaining quality during extraction and adaptability to environmental changes affecting cone quality and quantity. This contract is vital for supporting reforestation efforts and ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds for future planting. Quotes are due by May 10, 2025, with the contract period of performance running from September 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Interested parties can contact Shane Mundt at smundt@blm.gov or by phone at 406-594-9282 for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Mundt, Shane
(406) 594-9282
smundt@blm.gov
Files
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Sol_140L0625Q0019.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Seed Extraction Services issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for two seed orchards in Oregon: Walter Horning Seed Orchard and Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard. The solicitation number is 140L0625Q0019, with quotes due by May 10, 2025. The contract aims to secure services for extracting, processing, and delivering seeds from conifer cones to meet reforestation standards. Key elements include the period of performance from September 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, the requirement for contractors to be licensed and bonded, and expectations for maintaining quality standards during extraction. The document outlines specific tasks, such as transporting cones, cleaning seeds, and ensuring purity and moisture content. It emphasizes the necessity for adaptability to changes in cone quality and quantity due to environmental factors. Contractors may bid for one or both orchards, but only one contract per contractor will be awarded for biological efficiency. Overall, the document highlights federal procedural guidelines for acquiring commercial services while fostering small business participation.
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