SEED EXTRACTION & PROCESSING 2026

This government solicitation, numbered 140L4326Q0065, from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office, seeks services for tree seed extraction, processing, and germination testing for the Walter Horning and Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchards. The contract is a one-year, firm-fixed-price commercial items services agreement, allowing contractors to bid on services for one or both orchards. Key tasks include transporting cones, extracting at least 95% of seeds, achieving 96% purity and 90% filled-seed percentage, moisture content regulation, x-raying, data documentation, and packaging. Germination tests are also required. The period of performance is from September 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with phased seed deliveries. The document outlines detailed requirements for cone and seed handling, quality control, inspections, and compliance with environmental and labor regulations, including fire season precautions in Oregon. It also details administrative data for invoicing via IPP and contractor performance assessments through CPARS.

The provided document appears to be a highly structured table of contents or index for a larger government file, likely related to federal RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs. It lists numerous sections and sub-sections, each accompanied by a numerical identifier and what seems to be a page number or reference code. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including procedural elements like

The Horning Seed Orchard Vicinity Maps document provides detailed directions to the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard, operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District. The facility is located at 26411 Siuslaw River Road, Lorane, Oregon. The document offers multiple routes from various starting points, including Eugene, I-5 North (Creswell Exit 182), I-5 South (Drain Exit 162 and Curtin Exit 163), and Cottage Grove. Each set of directions includes specific road names, mileage, and turns, guiding visitors to the seed orchard which is consistently noted to be on the right side of Siuslaw River Road. Contact information, including telephone and fax numbers, is also provided for the facility.