Supply of Landscape Staples

The contract awards the supply of 101,000 landscape staples measuring 6 inches by 1 inch with an 11-gauge thickness, fabricated from galvanized or otherwise corrosion-resistant material to ensure durability in outdoor environments. These staples are intended for securing tree shelters and ground cover materials in rugged conditions, with strict adherence to dimensional and material specifications to guarantee performance and longevity. The procurement is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 332312 for forged steel and iron product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. The place of performance is designated as Pecos, New Mexico, with a zip code of 87552, indicating where the materials must be delivered and utilized. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, and the opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov platform for interested small business vendors. The set-aside ensures participation is limited to qualifying small businesses, promoting economic opportunity within the sector while meeting the technical and logistical demands of the project.