JHS Summer Hortiblocks Media Supply
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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) Forest Service, specifically the ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATL FOREST office, has issued a Presolicitation for JHS Summer Hortiblocks Media Supply. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks contractors to supply and deliver media-filled seedling growing containers for the J Herbert Stone Nursery in Central Point, Oregon. Quotes and descriptive literature are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be furnished with an estimated 8,629 used Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) by the government. These trays must be filled with Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or an approved equal to a ¼ inch concave dibble per cell. The media used must have a pH of less than 6.0, and contractors are required to provide pH test results for each lot of media used. Delivery is FOB destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8730 (Seeds And Nursery Stock)
- Quotes Due: April 28, 2026, by 7:00 p.m. PST
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
- Required Delivery Date: On or before May 29, 2026
Performance Requirements
- Quantity: Fill an estimated 8,629 Government-furnished trays.
- Media Specifications: Q-Plug or equal, pH less than 6.0, with pH test results provided.
- Delivery Location: J Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502, OR to a container growing facility within 300 miles.
- Delivery Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST.
- Notification: Contractor must notify the COR 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6133.
- Packing: Material must be packed for shipment to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery.
Additional Notes
Quotes and descriptive literature establishing verification of technical ability to meet specifications are required to be submitted by the closing day of the solicitation. The primary point of contact is Jennifer Olson at jennifer.olson2@usda.gov or 458-212-6090.