Chippewa NF Tree Seed Collection

The Chippewa NF Tree Seed Collection contract, identified by solicitation number 12363N26Q4226, is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310 for forest tree seed collection services in Minnesota, specifically targeting the Chippewa National Forest area with a place of performance near zip code 56633. The opportunity is open exclusively to small businesses and requires proposers to submit responses by August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, following a posting date of August 6, 2026. The contract is managed by the Stewardship Contracting Branch within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with Thomas Tran listed as the primary point of contact reachable at thomas.tran2@usda.gov. The combined solicitation format indicates that this procurement may integrate both requirements and evaluation elements into a single process, streamlining submission and review procedures for eligible small business contractors aiming to support federal forest management objectives through responsible seed collection practices.