Advisory Services for Nursery Crop Insurance Program for Subtropical and Temperate Plants
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)/Risk Management Agency (RMA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Advisory Services for the Nursery Value Select Pilot Crop Insurance Program for subtropical and temperate plants. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks expert technical assistance for the Nursery Value Select (NVS) Pilot Crop Insurance Program. The advisory services would involve:
- Providing guidance on nursery crop insurance issues for field-grown and containerized plants.
- Advising on plant production practices, classification, taxonomy, hardiness zone limitations, storage, plant protection, risk assessment, wholesale marketing, and insurance procedures.
- Attending relevant RMA and nursery industry meetings.
- Assisting RMA personnel with large claims.
- Possessing knowledge of the NVS pilot program to advise on modifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research, information gathering, and planning.
- Anticipated Duration (for potential future contract): One base year with four one-year options.
- NAICS Code: 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Size Standard: $24.5 Million).
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI stage).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used to:
- Obtain information on the availability and capability of qualified vendors.
- Determine business size (small, including socio-economic status, or other than small).
- Gather industry comment and feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The RFI Q&A (Attachment A) will inform appropriate acquisition decisions.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ), nor does it commit the Government to any future acquisition. All information submitted is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for costs incurred. Any resulting solicitation will be announced separately. The draft PWS indicates that services would be non-personal, require key personnel, and involve potential travel. Performance would primarily be at the contractor's facilities.