Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or equal

The contract is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the USDA Forest Service, targeting the procurement of 7,000 units of Q-Plug brand name media, or an equivalent product that matches the specification of a ¼ inch concave dibble per cell. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The solicitation number is 1240BF25Q0017 and responses are due by May 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 33999 and federal supply classification 8730. The products are to be delivered to Central Point, Oregon, with the USDA-FS, CSA Northwest 4 office in Portland overseeing the process. Point of contact for further details includes Raymond Padgett III and Veronica Lamboy Santana, both available via email. The solicitation outlines that either the Q-Plug brand or equal products are acceptable, provided they meet all technical requirements specified in the attached documentation. All relevant documents and forms are accessible through the SAM.gov portal. Interested vendors must ensure compliance with all requirements and submit proposals by the stated deadline.