WA-UMATILLA NWR-NATIVE SEED MIX
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Native Grass Seed Mix for revegetation at Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, WA. This opportunity, originally a Total Small Business Set-Aside, sought seed for the Camas National Wildlife Refuge to re-vegetate approximately 80 acres. The award was published on January 23, 2026.
Scope of Awarded Work (Based on Solicitation)
The awarded contract is for a native grass seed mix (Mix #1) for sandy soils, suitable for drill seed application. Key requirements from the preceding solicitation included:
- Product: Native grass seed mix (Mix #1) for sandy soils.
- Quantity: 15.00 Pure Live Seed (PLS) pounds per acre for 80 acres.
- Seed Specifications: Must be "source identified" from the Columbia Basin Ecoregion, certified "weed free," based on PLS, harvested in 2025 & 2026, and tested within 120 days of sale.
- Packaging: Standard 50-pound sacks.
- Deliverables: Seed mix with proof of test results (purity, germination, weed content, inert matter, weed-free certification).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.
- Period of Performance: Delivery required no later than November 15, 2026. Anticipated delivery 90 days after award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 111421 (Other Crop Farming) with a $3.25 million size standard.
- Product Service Code: F007 (Range Seeding Services (Ground Equipment)).
- Award Date: January 23, 2026.
Solicitation & Evaluation (Historical)
The original solicitation (issued November 21, 2025) required quotations on company letterhead, including UEI No., point of contact, and GSA contract number if applicable, along with FAR provision 52.212-3. Evaluation factors included Price, Technical & Schedule Approach, Key Personnel, and Relevant Experience.
- Solicitation Questions Due: December 02, 2025 @ 1700 ET
- Quotes Due: December 04, 2025 @ 1700 ET
Additional Notes
Award was made to the responsible source proposing the best value product. Delivery was FOB destination. Offerors were required to be registered in SAM. Payment via IPP. No awardee or specific award value was provided in the available documents.