Ochoco National Forest Planting Supplies -Tiller Netting, Rigid seedling tubes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, specifically the Ochoco National Forest, has issued a Presolicitation for Planting Supplies, including Tiller Netting and Rigid Seedling Tubes. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The purpose is to acquire 400,000 feet of Tiller Netting and 200,000 rigid seedling tubes for use in Prineville, OR. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two primary items:
- Tiller Netting (400,000 feet):
- Lightweight, all-purpose netting for protection against deer, rabbits, and rodents.
- Non-oriented elastic netting that expands with seedling growth.
- Must biodegrade over 12-18 months.
- Delivered in rolls of 5,000 feet or more, suitable for forklift loading/unloading.
- Rigid Seedling Tubes (200,000 units):
- Preferably 4" x 18", but 4" x 20" or 4" x 24" will be accepted.
- Constructed of polyethylene and polypropylene material with a diamond mesh.
- Designed to prevent browse damage from wildlife and cattle.
- Must photodegrade when exposed to sunlight over 3-5 years.
- Delivered in boxes of 250-500, secured on pallets for forklift handling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026, 6:16 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Prineville, OR 97754, United States
- Product Service Code: 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment)
Additional Notes
This Presolicitation is issued by the USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 5 office. Interested parties should contact William Ristoff at william.g.ristoff@usda.gov for further information. This notice is for planning purposes and to gauge market interest; a formal solicitation may follow.