Grow Media Delivery, Lucky Peak Nursery, 2026
Overview
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Grow Media Delivery services for the Lucky Peak Nursery near Boise, ID, for their container seedling program in FY26. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 5, 2026, at 11:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for approximately 304 cubic yards (102 bulk bags) of specific soil growing media.
- Composition: 75% peat, 12.5% vermiculite, 12.5% perlite, with a wetting agent and no fertilizer.
- Packaging: Delivered in 3 cubic yard bulk bags, on pallets (81 cubic feet each).
- Delivery Schedule: Two separate deliveries are required: the first ASAP, and the second by April 27, 2026. All items must be delivered by May 31, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.
- Delivery Location: Lucky Peak Nursery, 15169 E HWY 21, Boise, ID 83716 (approximately 17 miles east of Boise, ID on Highway 21).
- Delivery Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Notification: Two days prior to delivery, notify Sara Wilson at 208-373-1977 ext 7701.
- F.O.B. Destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Award: One award is anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325314, 500 employees).
- Quotes Due: February 5, 2026, at 11:00 MST.
- Published: February 1, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Tanya Linnell (tanya.linnell@usda.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation, considering fair and reasonable pricing, and acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical approach, price, and past performance will be evaluated.
- Offer Acceptance: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products/services, small business concerns, Buy American, and whistleblower rights. Information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is also provided.