Supply of Rigid Seedling Protection Tubes

The contract calls for the supply of 124,000 rigid plastic seedling protection tubes, each measuring 5 inches in diameter and 24 inches in length, with specifications requiring that the products meet or exceed the key performance and material characteristics of a designated brand or an approved equal. Alongside the physical goods, the contractor must provide comprehensive technical literature that outlines product usage, installation guidelines, and durability data to ensure proper implementation in field applications. All items must comply with domestic sourcing regulations, ensuring that manufacturing and materials originate within the United States. This is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside by the USDA Forest Service, classified under NAICS code 326199, indicating it is reserved exclusively for small businesses. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 4, 2026. Performance of the contract is expected to occur in Pecos, New Mexico, with a zip code of 87552, where the seedling protection tubes will be deployed for ecological restoration or reforestation efforts. The contracting activity emphasizes compliance with federal procurement standards and supports economic opportunity for small businesses through its set-aside structure.