ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST (ENF) FY26 CONTAINER PLANTING MIX (SUPPLY)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 that includes the following Deviation(s): (1) This solicitation uses and requires completion of the SF 1449 for offeror responsive determination.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  All contractors interested in responding to this solicitation must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer/quote submittal.

(1) Action Code. k - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(2) Original Posting Date. 03/03/2026
Amendment Posting Date. 03/04/2026

(3) Project Title/Subject. Eldorado National Forest (ENF) FY26 Container Planting Mix (Supply)

(4) Description. The ENF Placerville Nursery FY26 Contain Planting Mix (soil for sowing) is a request for the supply 80/20 peat moss-vermiculite soil mix in tote bags to the Eldorado National Forest Placerville Nursery in support of reforestation in national forests across California State.

(5) North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code. 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

The small business size standard is $9.5

(6) Product or Service Code (PSC). F005, Natural Resources/Conservation-Forest Tree Planting

(7) Delivery Location. The boxes shall be delivered to the Placerville Nursery located at 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709 in Eldorado County.

(8) Solicitation Number.  127EAS26Q0012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(9) Line-Item Number. 2-line items are anticipated.  See the schedule of items in attachments.

(10) Set-aside Status. This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

(11) Closing Response Date. 03/09/2026 no later than 1200 (Noon) PT. Offer submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor’s name. (e.g. Offer, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company). The interested Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer. 

(12) Cutoff for Questions.  03/06/2026 no later than 1100 AM PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and Katherine.sparkss@usda.gov to prevent response delays.  All inquiries must include the solicitation number (Item 8 herein) in the subject of the email. (e.g. Questions, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)

(13) Site Visit. The Forest Service will not offer a site visit.

(14) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Klenise Wallace, Klenise.wallace@usda.gov.  All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact. 

(15) Contracting Office Address. 333 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

Tips for Submission.

a.    Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Attachment 1. 

b.    Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to quoter/offer/proposal submission.

c.    Ensure all correspondence includes the solicitation number (at item 8), the contractor’s name and correspondence purpose (e.g. Email Purpose, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)

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Contract award information will be provided under an Award Notice via SAM.gov after the Government completes evaluation of quotes/offers if a Best Value Determination can be made.  The contract award notice will contain only the following:

(16) Contract Award Date. The anticipated award date is 03/16/2026 (Saturday).

(17) Contract Type. Anticipated award is a FFP Purchase Order

(17) Contract Award Dollar Amount. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.

(18) Contract Award Number.  To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.

(19) Contractor. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.