Native Plant Seed Collection and Site Mapping

This small business set-aside subcontract involves the field-based location, identification, and harvesting of native plant seeds for prime contractors supporting USDA Forest Service projects within the Cleveland National Forest. The scope of work requires the contractor to locate and map collection sites for various plant types, including grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees, utilizing GPS tools. The contractor is responsible for delivering raw native seeds accompanied by precise species data tags and GPS coordinates. A critical quality standard is mandated to ensure seed purity, requiring that non-target species comprise less than 5 percent of the collected material. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541370 and is managed through the Department of Agriculture.