Grow Media Delivery, Lucky Peak Nursery, 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 quotes for soil growing media for the Lucky Peak Nursery near Boise, ID. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure approximately 304 cubic yards of specialized soil. Quotes are due February 5, 2026, at 11:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for soil growing media with a specific composition: 75% peat, 12.5% vermiculite, and 12.5% perlite, including a wetting agent but no fertilizer. The media must be delivered in 3 cubic yard bulk bags (totaling 102 bags). Deliveries are required in two phases: the first ASAP, and the second on April 27, 2026. All media totes must be on pallets and be 81 cubic feet. The delivery location is Lucky Peak Nursery, 15169 E HWY 21, Boise, ID 83716, during specific hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mountain Time). Two days' notice is required prior to delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price contract
- Number of Awards: One award is anticipated
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325314, size standard 500 employees)
- Quote Due Date: February 5, 2026, at 11:00 MST
- Published Date: January 31, 2026
- Offer Acceptance: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Tanya Linnell (tanya.linnell@usda.gov). Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation, provided pricing is fair and reasonable, and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, price, and past performance.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses and provisions by reference. Offerors are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. For delivery notification, contact Sara Wilson at 208-373-1977 ext 7701.