Bessey Nursery Fumigation Supplies
ID: 1240LP25Q0003SSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICENebraska National ForestCHADRON, NE, 69337, USA

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fd117249e170457da9f9e769cb1f5caf/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service at the Nebraska National Forest, is seeking qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) to provide fumigation supplies for the Bessey Nursery. The procurement includes specific items such as MBC-33 fumigant, clear polyethylene polyfilm, spray glue, Bron White easy tear tape, and Basamid granular, all of which are essential for effective nursery operations. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information on potential vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements, facilitating market research for acquisition planning. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by 12:00 PM MDT on November 15, 2024, via email to Bryan Reeves at bryan.reeves@usda.gov, with the subject line “Sources Sought #1240LP25Q0003SS.” Responses should not exceed two pages and must be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

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