Containerized Seedlings

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the production of one-year-old, healthy, greenhouse-grown containerized conifer seedlings for the Southwestern US, to be delivered to specific National Forest locations.

• Seedling Production: Produce seedlings in specified amounts and sizes, adhering to terms, specifications, and conditions.

• Seed Supply: Contractor determines seed quantity needed, based on government-provided information. Government will provide seed lot information.

• Seedling Cultivation: Utilize accepted horticultural practices, including watering, fertilization, and application of mycorrhizae, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides as per Arizona Department of Agriculture standards.

• Hardening Off: Seedlings must be 'hardened off' to meet specific delivery dates, with a minimum of 2 months of shadehouse hardening prior to delivery. Mycorrhizae inoculation is required during this phase.

• Inventory and Recordation: Maintain detailed records of seed lot identification, sowing, growth stages, and provide regular inventories to the Government.

• Seedling Quality: Seedlings must exhibit dark green color, stiff needles, a well-formed terminal bud, and be free from defects that lessen vigor.

• Height: Minimum target height of 4 inches, ideally closer to 6 inches.

• Roots: Must form a cohesive plug, at least 5 inches long, intact during handling.

• Caliper: Minimum caliper of 3mm, ideal caliper of 4-6mm, measured 2.0 mm below the cotyledon scar.

• Container: 10 cubic inch cell volume.

• Delivery Locations: Kaibab NF (Fredonia, AZ) and Prescott NF (Prescott, AZ).

• Delivery Dates: Specified dates for Fall Delivery/Outplanting (October-November 2026) and potential delayed spring delivery (March-April 2027).

• Period of Performance: Up to 600 days from issuance to completion of delivery.

• Storage: Seedlings require specific cooler (33-35°F) or freezer (28-30°F) storage depending on delivery timeline.

• Packaging: Seedlings to be packed in waterproof fiberboard boxes, lined with plastic bags, with specific labeling requirements.

• Transportation: Delivered via enclosed, refrigerated trailers maintaining specified temperatures.

• Communication: Regular communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) regarding orders, changes, and delivery schedules.

• Optional Items: Includes provisions for holdover seedlings, storage of packaged seedlings in cooler or freezer, and potential for additional seedlings in 2027.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items, specifically the procurement of containerized seedlings for the USDA Forest Service. The solicitation outlines requirements for various types of seedlings, including "PIPO 10 cu in plug" and "Holdover Seedlings," to be delivered to different National Forests (Kaibab NF and Prescott NF).

• Kaibab NF PIPO 10 cu in plug: 125,000 units, delivery by 10/01/2026.

• Prescott NF PIPO 10 cu in plug: 108,600 units, delivery by 10/01/2026.

• Prescott NF PIPO 10 cu in plug: 66,700 units, delivery by 11/15/2026.

• Kaibab Seedling Delivery: Delivery by 10/01/2026.

• Prescott Seedling Delivery: Delivery by 10/01/2026.

• Option Line Items:

  • Kaibab NF Holdover Seedlings (in grow container) for delivery by 03/31/2027, with a period of performance from 12/01/2026 to 03/31/2027.
  • Prescott NF Holdover Seedlings (in grow container) for delivery by 03/31/2027, with a period of performance from 12/01/2026 to 03/31/2027.
  • Kaibab Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Cooler (Option Line Item).
  • Prescott Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Cooler (Option Line Item).
  • Kaibab Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Freezer (Option Line Item).
  • Prescott Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Freezer (Option Line Item).
  • Kaibab NF Grow up to an additional 150,000 seedlings for delivery in 2027, 10CU in Plug (Option Line Item).
  • Kaibab NF Seedling Delivery (Option Line Item).

• The period of performance for the initial items is 02/27/2026 to 11/18/2026.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million.

• The solicitation issue date is 02/23/2026.

• The offer due date is 02/26/2026 at 0800 MT.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• The acquisition is not set aside for any specific small business category; it is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The document is a Standard Form 1449 (Rev. 11/2021).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a schedule of items, specifically detailing base and optional seedling delivery requirements for the Kaibab and Prescott National Forests. It outlines quantities, species, delivery types, and anticipated delivery dates.

**Base Items (Kaibab and Prescott NF):

• Species: PIPO (Ponderosa Pine)
• Product: 10 cu in plug
• Delivery / Outplanting Type: Summer and Fall
• Amounts: Varying quantities for Kaibab and Prescott NF.
• Anticipated Seedling Delivery Dates: October 1, 2026, and November 15, 2026.

**Optional Items (Kaibab NF):

• Holdover Seedlings beyond Anticipated Delivery Date (in grow container)
• Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Cooler
• Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Freezer
• Additional PIPO seedlings (10 cu in plug) for delivery in 2027.
• Period of Performance (PoP): December 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

**Optional Items (Prescott NF):

• Holdover Seedlings beyond Anticipated Delivery Date (in grow container)
• Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Cooler
• Storage of Packaged Seedlings in Freezer
• Period of Performance (PoP): December 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

Note: All "Estimated Cost per Unit" and "Estimated Total Cost" fields are currently populated with 0.0 in the provided data.

This attachment provides critical details on the specific quantities, types, and delivery schedules for seedlings required under the opportunity. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of work, plan their seedling procurement and delivery logistics, and prepare their pricing. The optional items indicate potential for expanded scope or additional services.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for Coconino County, Arizona. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits. The document is a revision (Revision No. 29) and was last revised on December 3, 2025.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts subject to the Service Contract Act in Coconino County, Arizona. It specifies the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals. It details rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to technical, health, and maintenance positions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed in Yavapai County, Arizona, for contracts covered by the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use this determination to ensure they are meeting federal labor requirements for covered service contracts.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits (e.g., Health & Welfare).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications (conformance) if an occupation is not listed.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in Yavapai County, Arizona. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed in this determination for all applicable job classifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses for a solicitation. It details the terms and conditions that will govern the contract, including solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

• Solicitation Provisions:

  • FAR 52.204-7: System for Award Management (SAM) Registration
  • FAR 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • FAR 52.212-2: Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • FAR 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • FAR 52.240-90: Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications
  • FAR 52.217-5: Evaluation of Options (Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement).

• Contract Clauses:

  • FAR 52.203-6 Alt I: Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
  • FAR 52.203-17: Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights
  • FAR 52.203-19: Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements
  • FAR 52.204-13: System for Award Management Maintenance
  • FAR 52.209-6: Protecting the Government's Interest
  • FAR 52.209-10: Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
  • FAR 52.212-4: Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • FAR 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes
  • FAR 52.219-8: Utilization of Small Business Concerns
  • FAR 52.222-3: Convict Labor
  • FAR 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—SAM
  • FAR 52.233-3: Protest After Award
  • FAR 52.233-4: Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
  • FAR 52.240-91: Security Prohibitions and Exclusions
  • FAR 52.240-93: Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
  • FAR 52.244-6: Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• Small Business Set-Aside: This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns (FAR 52.219-6).

• Limitations on Subcontracting: Contractors must comply with subcontracting requirements (FAR 52.219-14).

• Accelerated Payments: The Government will make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable (FAR 52.32-40).

• Options: The contract may include options for increased quantity (FAR 52.217-7) and options to extend the term of the contract (FAR 52.217-9).

• Offers are solicited only from small business concerns.

• By submitting an offer, the Offeror represents it is a small business concern under the applicable size standard.

• Evaluation of offers for award purposes will include the total price for all options.

• This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• This document lists specific FAR provisions and clauses that are applicable to the solicitation and resulting contract.