Seedling Transportation and Handling Logistics

The contract requires the prompt and careful transport and handling of live tree seedlings from refrigerated storage facilities to remote planting sites across the Pacific Northwest, with a primary place of performance in Winthrop, Washington, ZIP 98862. The work demands strict adherence to protocols that preserve seedling viability throughout transit, including temperature control, moisture management, and minimal exposure to environmental stressors. All logistics must be executed with precision to ensure successful reforestation outcomes, and the subcontractor must demonstrate experience in specialized agricultural or forestry transportation. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with proposals due by August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contracting entity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the CSA Northwest 1 office, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under the federal acquisition framework. While specific award criteria or performance metrics are not outlined, the scope implies that proven capability in handling live biological materials, timely delivery to inaccessible locations, and compliance with federal agricultural standards will be central to evaluation.