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Elm Propagation and Scion Collection Support

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Submission Closed09/16/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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Intermountain Area Tree Planting and Associated Services Request For Information

Solicitation # 127EAU26R0003

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Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for four Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the 21 Mile area. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: SP-11-PCT-27 (56.3 acres), SP-12-PCT-27 (38.4 acres), SP-13-PCT-27 (41.5 acres), and SP-14-PCT-27 (40.2 acres). Bids must be submitted in person via the locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026. Electronic submissions via fax or email are prohibited. Award decisions are based on a combination of price per acre and technical qualifications, though the lowest bid is not guaranteed acceptance. Mandatory requirements for bidders include active sam.gov registration, a valid Trader License, and the submission of a comprehensive work plan, liability insurance, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Contractors must adhere to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), Title 88, and TOSHA safety standards. Indian preference is recognized during the bidding process. Payment is issued based on completed and accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final approval. Partial payments are only permitted for units exceeding 10 acres and require a submitted timesheet. A designated Contract Officer's Representative (COR) will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with thinning specifications, including stump height limits of less than 5 inches and specific slash management requirements. Failure to meet completion dates or committing intentional timber trespass may result in contract default.

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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The scope of work involves performance in the Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North areas. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 115310 and is issued by a tribal organization. Interested parties must obtain bid packets from San Piol Forestry at the Mt Lohmman Complex. All bids must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. For further inquiries, the agency has provided contact phone numbers 634-3130 and 634-3129.

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract, titled Elm Propagation and Scion Collection Support, is issued by the Department of Agriculture under the Csa East 8 Usda-Fs agency. The contract focuses on the technical propagation of survivor elms to support prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects. Key responsibilities include scion collection, grafting, and the propagation of elms using specialized tools and greenhouses, as well as coordinating the transfer of resistant and susceptible controls to partners such as the University of Illinois. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310. It was posted on August 25, 2026, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026. The primary deliverables for this engagement are the propagated elm clones and the successful transfer of plant materials.

General Info

USDA subcontract for elm propagation, scion collection, and grafting for small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

GA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12444726Q0074.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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American Elm Seed Orchards, Resistance Trials, and Synthesis

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PostedAug 25

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Response DeadlineSep 16

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Submission Closed

09/16/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

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Full Description

Provides technical propagation of survivor elms for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects. Performs scion collection, grafting, and propagation of elms, and coordinates the transfer of resistant and susceptible controls to partners like the University of Illinois. Uses grafting tools and propagation greenhouses. Delivers propagated elm clones and transferred plant materials.