Native Forb Plant Plug Production

The contract is for the production and delivery of 1,440 native forb plant plugs, organized in 30 trays with 48 plugs each, to support ecological restoration efforts in Alaska. These plugs are intended for use in habitat rehabilitation projects that require locally adapted native plant species to restore ecological function and promote biodiversity. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, aligning with federal efforts to support small business participation in government contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 111421 applies, indicating this work falls under nursery and tree production, specifically involving the cultivation of native herbaceous plants. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 25, 2026, allowing interested bidders a nine-day window to submit proposals. While the specific location of performance and point of contact details are not provided, the work is tied to the Alaska State Office of the Department of the Interior, suggesting the plant plugs will be deployed across state-managed conservation or restoration sites. The contract emphasizes the use of ecologically appropriate native species, requiring precise growing conditions and adherence to regional ecological standards to ensure the plugs’ survival and integration into the target habitats.