Purchase of Native Seed for Midewin Tallgrass National Forest
ID: 12444524Q0104Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 6Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421)

PSC

SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f8cd6b034f3d4bbbbb70d43c26bce060/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking proposals for the purchase of native seeds for the Midewin Tallgrass National Forest located in Wilmington, Illinois. This procurement aims to support large-scale prairie restoration efforts by acquiring seeds that will be broadcast during the dormant season, with delivery expected between November 1, 2024, and January 15, 2025. The initiative is crucial for environmental restoration and requires vendors to meet specific seed quality, provenance, and germination standards, with a preference for those who can supply a comprehensive range of requested items. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals, including a completed Excel spreadsheet detailing their offerings, to Reuben Ntreh at Reuben.Ntreh@usda.gov, adhering to the guidelines and deadlines outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    Reuben Ntreh
    (000) 000-0000
    Reuben.Ntreh@usda.gov
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    OM-RFQ 12444524Q0104.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the USDA Forest Service for the procurement of native seeds for the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie located in Wilmington, Illinois. This RFQ specifies the terms and conditions for the contract, including the need for seeds to be broadcast during the dormant season, with delivery expected between November 1, 2024, and January 15, 2025. Vendors must ensure seed quality, provenance, and compliance with specific purity and germination standards. The document outlines the seed specifications, acceptable sources, and packaging requirements, with a preference for vendors who can supply the most items or all requested items. The contract gives priority to small business concerns and includes a clear set of evaluation criteria for proposals. Additionally, it incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that govern commercial products and services. Vendors are instructed to complete an Excel spreadsheet for quotes and detail their capabilities. The RFQ emphasizes the government's commitment to environmental restoration and outlines the procedures for proposal submission and approval, ensuring all submissions adhere to deadlines and guidelines specified in the document.
    Schedule of Items-.xlsx
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) focused on acquiring various plant species for a project managed by the Forest Service. It includes specific instructions for contractors, detailing the information to enter in designated columns of a provided spreadsheet. The list features multiple plant varieties, categorized by genus and species, common names, and required quantities. Each contractor must enter a firm-fixed price, lot, and origin for their offerings, with a clear indication that quantities may vary based on task orders. The quantities listed serve as estimates, subject to increase or decrease; if only a partial quantity is available, contractors are instructed to indicate that and highlight the relevant cells. The document emphasizes the strict compliance needed for accurate entry by contractors, only providing a template for Forest Service use, underscoring its objective of organized procurement for eco-friendly projects.
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