Supply of Genetically Improved Loblolly Pine Seedlings

The contract entails the supply of containerized, genetically improved loblolly pine seedlings to meet specific ecological standards in Kemper and Lauderdale Counties, Mississippi, with an estimated total of approximately 60,384 seedlings to be planted at a density of 544 per acre across 111 acres. The seedlings must comply with ecological specifications to ensure environmental suitability and long-term forest health within the designated region. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, reinforcing the goal of promoting small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 111421 applies, indicating the work falls under Forestry and Logging services. The contracting activity is managed by Navfacsyscom Southeast under the Department of Defense, with performance required in Meridian, Mississippi, at the ZIP code 39309. The opportunity was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The nature of the contract focuses on ecological forestry outcomes, requiring compliance with genetic and ecological standards rather than merely volume or cost benchmarks, emphasizing quality and environmental stewardship in reforestation efforts.