F--FL-LWR SUWANNEE NWR TREE PLANTING

Solicitation 140F1G26Q0080 is a request for a firm-fixed price, non-personnel services contract issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project involves the 2026-2027 Tree Planting Project at the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge in Levy County, Florida. The primary objective is to convert 114 acres across 11 sites from slash pine to native longleaf pine by hand planting approximately 136,000 containerized seedlings at a density of 1,200 trees per acre with 6 by 6 foot spacing. The period of performance is scheduled from December 7, 2026, to February 5, 2027. The contractor is responsible for transporting seedlings from Meeks' Farm and Nursery in Kite, Georgia, and managing all unloading logistics. Key requirements include providing a contract manager capable of English communication, attending a pre-entry conference, and providing a seven-day notice prior to starting work. Performance will be monitored by a Contracting Officer Representative and evaluated via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with the government requiring zero deviation from standards and 100 percent site inspections. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability and past performance serving as pass/fail gates. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the U.S. Departmental Office Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System.