87--Seed for BAER Dairy Fire Site on Sacramento River

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• 52.237-1 Site Visit: Urges offerors to inspect the site where services are to be performed.
• DOI Green Acquisition: Outlines the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's commitment to environmental stewardship and lists initiatives related to green purchasing.

Relevance to Bidders: This document is critical for understanding the contractual terms, conditions, and compliance requirements that will govern any resulting contract. Bidders must carefully review all incorporated clauses and provisions to ensure their offers meet all legal, regulatory, and performance obligations.

Notice of Intent (NOI)

This document is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to inform industry contractors of their intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to RIVER PARTNERS for Supply Seeds for Restoration on the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. This action is for commercial services under NAICS code 111998, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, using Simplified Acquisition procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(b).

• Sole Source Contractor: RIVER PARTNERS (Heritage Growers)
• Service: Supply Seeds for Restoration
• Location: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
• NAICS Code: 111998 (All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming)
• Contracting Authority: FAR 13.501(a)(b), Simplified Acquisition procedures

River Partners is identified as a reliable supplier that collects native seeds from local areas matching the habitat of the burned Dairy Fire scar. Their local plant strains are genetically similar to surviving vegetation, increasing survival likelihood. The supplier vets local sources for seed quality. Availability of preferred ecotypes was limited, and Heritage Growers offered reasonable substitutions from nearby counties due to unavailability from other suppliers.

• This is not a request for quotes.

• All responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government and not cost or time prohibitive.

• Responses will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

• The agency reserves the right not to compete the contract based on responses.

• Questions/Comments Deadline: No later than 2:00 PM EDT, Monday, 2/23/2026.

• Contact: Fred Riley, Contracting Specialist at fred_riley@fws.gov

• Email Subject: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260030

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Work is anticipated to begin after receipt of the delivery/purchase order.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for supplying native seeds to support post-wildfire recovery efforts on the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex (NWRC), specifically for reseeding up to 47 acres affected by the 2021 Dairy Fire.

• The contractor will provide native seeds in containers on pallets, ready for pickup by Refuge staff.

• Seeds must be of specific native species and strains, as detailed in the PWS, with quantities calculated for seeding up to 47 acres.

• Substitutions are permissible with written pre-approval from the Refuge Manager and must be of equivalent relative quantities and local strains.

• The PWS includes a detailed list of eight specific native plant species, their recommended strains, and the required pounds per acre for the Dairy Fire scar site.

• Place of Performance: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered at 752 County Rd 99W, Willows, CA 95988. The Sacramento River NWR is located at 8369 Hugh Baber Ln, Chico, CA 95928.

• Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months from the date of award.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed price contract.

• Quality Control: The contractor must ensure seed mixes are correctly labeled, stored in a viable condition (temperature and humidity-controlled), and free from mold or rot. Any spilled seed quantities must be compensated for, and broken bags replaced.

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR): N/A

• Government Furnished Items: A Point of Contact (Refuge Manager or designee) will be provided to determine and coordinate pickup.

• Contractor Furnished Items: The contractor is responsible for all supplies, containers, pallets, and labels for the seeds. Assistance with loading onto the pickup vehicle may be requested.