87--TN-WEST TENNESSEE REFUGE-SEEDLINGS

Solicitation 140FS326Q0145, issued by the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks a provider for the production and delivery of tree seedlings for reforestation at the West Tennessee Refuges in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The requirement consists of 22,700 Sweetgum, 30,300 Nuttall oak, and 53,000 Cherrybark oak seedlings. All seedlings must be delivered between February and March 2027 and must meet strict quality standards, including a minimum top length of 18 inches, a root collar diameter of at least 3/8 inch, and a healthy, fibrous root system with a 6 to 8 inch tap root and at least 3 inch lateral roots. To be eligible, the supplier's nursery must be located within 400 miles of the delivery site. Seedlings must be packaged to completely enclose the plants in bundles weighing less than 100 pounds. Acceptance will occur at the destination in Dyersburg, Tennessee, where the government will inspect the seedlings for health, vigor, and adherence to the specified dimensions. The solicitation was posted on August 18, 2026, with a response deadline of August 25, 2026. Administrative oversight is managed by the FWS SAT Team 3 based in Falls Church, Virginia, under NAICS code 111421.