87--OR/WA BLM SEEDLING PRODUCTION 2026-05; Oregon/Wash

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office is seeking one or more firm-fixed-price commercial supply contracts for the production of forest seedlings, including Douglas-fir, Ponderosa pine, and minor conifer species, under Solicitation 140L4326Q0084. The period of performance spans from September 15, 2026, to May 15, 2029, with deliveries required to be completed by the end of the term. Amendments have been issued to update estimated quantities in Section B and the associated Excel-based Schedule of Items (Attachment 2), which vendors must use to submit pricing, and offerors are required to acknowledge these changes to avoid rejection. Seedlings must be produced as either containerized or bareroot stocks according to detailed technical specifications covering root quality, growth standards, and packaging methods, with strict adherence to cold storage conditions between 33°F and 35°F and 80% humidity. Packaging must comply with specific requirements for fiberboard boxes and paper bags, and all containers must be clearly labeled with species, seed lot number, quantity, date packed, nursery name, and BLM district. Delivery must be made via refrigerated transport, and the contractor remains responsible for all seedlings until they are delivered to or picked up by the government at designated locations, which may change and include BLM offices or the contractor’s storage facility. Evaluation of offers will be based on the best value, considering technical approach, past performance, and price in that order of importance, with no weighting assigned but an integrated assessment required. Technical proposals must address the Technical Capability Questionnaire, detailing nursery facilities, production capacity, irrigation systems, cold storage, quality control measures, safety protocols, and staffing. Past performance must be demonstrated through three similar prime contracts completed within the last three years with satisfactory or higher evaluations. Price submissions must use the updated Excel spreadsheet provided in Attachment 2, with unit and extended prices filled out for each line item, including shipping per loaded mile and cold storage per box or bag per month. The contract includes a unique option clause allowing the government to increase quantities by up to 25% of the base contract, exercisable by December 12 of the production year, and a BLM-specific variation clause permitting price adjustments if quantities exceed ±20% from estimates. Payment is tied to delivery milestones and requires electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The contracting officer, Tiffany Eslinger, retains sole authority