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ID: 1240LR25Q0020 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation
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Description

Posted: May 22, 2025, 1:51 p.m. EDT

UPDATED ATTACHEMENT with corrected clauses all other items stay the same.

In the Lucky Peak Nursery Greenhouse, often multiple seeds are sown into each cell of a styroblock/plastic tray, the container in which seedlings are grown. Once the seeds have germinated, we need to pull out or clip all but one plant in each cell. This document explains the need for contract help and how the process should be done. The target number of seeds per cell does not mean there will be two seedlings in every cell. Some cells probably received more and some received less than intended. It is recommended that interested bidders inspect the LPN greenhouse before submitting a bid.

Scope

In all, 6,260 styroblocks/Plastic trays (approximately seedlings) need to be thinned. These blocks contain 112 or 128 plug cells. The blocks are on rolling benches in the green house and on stationary metal pallets in outdoor irrigation sites. There will be multiple species of conifers and one species of shrubs. Most of the blocks will be sown with 2 seeds per cell, however the range will be from 1 to 5 seeds per cell and the actual number of emerged seedlings depends upon the germination rates of each source.

Lucky Peak Nursery will sow on three different occasions. Due to delays from new administrative regulations, thinning needs to begin as soon as possible.

Posted: May 16, 2025, 4:02 p.m. EDT
Background
The USDA Forest Service, specifically the Lucky Peak Nursery, is seeking contract assistance for thinning seedlings in their greenhouse. The nursery's mission involves growing various species of conifers and shrubs, and the goal of this contract is to ensure optimal growth by managing seedling density. Due to delays from new administrative regulations, the need for thinning has become urgent.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for thinning a total of 6,260 styroblocks/plastic trays containing approximately seedlings. Each block consists of 112 or 128 plug cells. The tasks include:
1. Pulling out or clipping all but one plant per cell without damaging the remaining plant or soil plug.
2. Leaving the healthiest plant (the one most likely to succeed) in each cell; if all plants are equal in health, leaving the most mature plant; if maturity is equal, leaving the plant closest to the center of the cell.
3. Removing any weeds found in the cells.
4. Discarding thinned plants in provided dumpsters and ensuring that all benches are returned to their original locations at the end of each day.
5. Conducting work during normal nursery business hours (Monday – Friday, 0700-1530) and adhering to safety and cleanliness protocols.

Period of Performance
The contract period is from June 2, 2025, to October 1, 2025.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the USDA Forest Service, Lucky Peak Nursery, located approximately 17 miles east of Boise, ID on Highway 21.

Overview

Agency
Forest Service (USFS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
May 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 16, 2025, 4:02 p.m. EDT (updated: May 22, 2025, 1:51 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
115310 - Support Activities for Forestry
PSC
F010 - Natural Resources/Conservation- Seedling Production/Transplanting
Place of Performance
ID 83716 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$11.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
$6,260 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 5/16/25 Forest Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1240LR25Q0020 for LP Nursery Container Rouging Thinning due 5/29/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 115310 (SBA Size Standard $11.5 Million) and PSC F010.
Primary Contact
Name
Andrea Marks-Cash   Profile
Email
andrea.marks-cash@usda.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE > Boise National Forest
FPDS Organization Code
12C2-0261
Source Organization Code
100171829
Last Updated
June 13, 2025
Last Updated By
andrea.marks-cash@usda.gov
Archive Date
June 13, 2025