CONE COLLECTION - HSO & TSO 2026_NOC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for cone collection and turning services for seed production at the Walter Horning Seed Orchard (HSO) near Colton, OR, and the Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard (TSO) near Lorane, OR. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to award two separate contracts, one for each orchard. The goal is to meet the government's seed needs for reforestation purposes, with timeliness being critical to prevent seed loss.

• Cone collection (clonal and/or bulk) from specific tree species at both HSO and TSO.

• Bagging, measurement, and tagging of collected cones according to government specifications.

• Transporting and shelving of bagged cones on drying racks.

• Turning of bagged cones to facilitate drying.

• Adherence to specific operational performance times and delivery schedules.

• Compliance with all safety, environmental, and fire prevention regulations.

• This is a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Base Period of Performance: August 3, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (for Horning) and August 3, 2026 – October 12, 2026 (for Tyrrell).

• The contract may have options for up to 2 years.

• Estimated Start Work Dates: August 17, 2026 (Horning) and August 10, 2026 (Tyrrell).

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Kevin J. Cochran.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Kevin J. Cochran by April 10th, 2026, 5:00 PM PT.

• The quotation will be submitted in two parts: non-price and price.

• Evaluation Factors: Past Performance and Price (evaluated for fairness but not rated).

• Past performance information must be submitted for three projects completed within the last three years.

• Offerors must submit a completed Standard Form 1449 for the price section.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business concerns (100%).

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Other Support Activities for Forestry) with a size standard of $11.5 million.

• Contractors can bid on one or both orchards, but only one orchard will be awarded per contractor.

• Specific definitions for terms like "Bulk Collection," "Clonal Collection," "Bagger," and "Clean Picked" are provided.

• Government-furnished items include gate keys, graduated measuring buckets, cone bags, permanent markers, and cone identification tags.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains images and associated text identifying specific items: a graduated measuring bucket, a rolling rack, a stationary rack, and a cone tag from "Horning Seed Orchard." This information likely serves as an attachment to a solicitation or SOW, providing visual examples or specifications of equipment or materials relevant to the opportunity.

• Graduated Measuring Bucket: Pink bucket with markings for "Bu." (Bushels) and "Liters" (17.61). Includes numerical markings up to 5 liters.
• Rolling Rack: A multi-shelf metal rolling rack with red casters.
• Stationary Rack: A weathered, light blue metal stationary rack with multiple shelves, shown with a person for scale.
• Cone Tag: A "Horning Seed Orchard" tag dated "Aug 2016" for "DF SANTIAM LOW (133)". Includes "B.U. Stand Tree # 033-0046-00002", barcode, "SOLID: 240", "Bushels: 0.5", "Row: 54", and "Pos: 011".

Potential bidders should review these images and details to understand the specific types of equipment or materials that may be required for the opportunity. This attachment helps clarify the nature of items to be supplied, manufactured, or managed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides images and descriptions of specific equipment and supplies related to the "Tyrrell" opportunity. It appears to be an attachment detailing items that may be part of a procurement.

• Graduated Measuring Bucket: A 0.5 bushel capacity bucket with volume markings.
• Cone Drying Rack: A multi-tiered metal rack, shown with a person for scale.
• Cone Tags: Examples of preprinted and handwritten tags used for orchard units (e.g., "SwissMaple," "Powers 1"), including details like breeding unit, stand, tree number, date collected, row/position, and bushels (0.5).

This attachment helps bidders visualize and understand the specific types of equipment and tagging systems that may be required or are currently in use for this opportunity. It provides context for potential requirements related to measurement, drying, and inventory management of orchard products.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5569, Revision No. 27) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the County of Lane, Oregon. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits for federal contract employees. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as details on vacation and holiday entitlements.

This wage determination is crucial for potential bidders on federal contracts in Lane County, Oregon, that are subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum labor costs associated with various job classifications, which must be factored into proposal pricing. Bidders need to ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains vicinity maps for the Horning Seed Orchard, illustrating its location relative to major geographical features and transportation routes. It is intended to provide bidders with a visual understanding of the orchard's setting.

• Map 1: Shows the broader regional context, including Portland, Salem, major rivers (Columbia, Willamette, Sandy, Molalla), and highways (I-5, I-84, US-26, OR-99W, OR-99E).
• Map 2: Provides a more detailed view of the Horning Seed Orchard area, including specific orchard units, roads (State Highway 211, BLM roads), streams, and public land survey system section numbers.
• Legends: Both maps include legends to identify various features such as seed orchard boundaries, buildings, roads, and water bodies.

These maps help bidders visualize the location and accessibility of the Horning Seed Orchard, which may be relevant for understanding logistical requirements, site visits, or the operational environment if the opportunity involves work at or near the orchard.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled 'HSO Orchard Key,' appears to be an attachment providing a detailed breakdown of orchard acreage. It lists various orchard designations (e.g., 'Consolidated Orchards,' 'COOP Orchards,' 'Preservation Orchards') along with specific codes (e.g., 'C43 - Cascade Low SP,' 'I11 - Nestucca DF') and their corresponding acreage.

• Orchard Categories: Consolidated Orchards, COOP Orchards, Preservation Orchards.
• Specific Orchard Designations: Codes and names for individual orchard sections (e.g., 'C43 - Cascade Low SP', 'I11 - Nestucca DF', 'V98 - Vernonia/Ryderwood DF').
• Acreage: The measured area in acres for each specific orchard designation.
• Total Acreage: Sums are provided for each main orchard category (e.g., 85.24 acres for Consolidated Orchards, 87.0 acres for COOP Orchards, 7.80 acres for Preservation Orchards).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and land area involved in the opportunity. It provides specific data on the size of different orchard sections, which may be relevant for tasks such as land management, silviculture, environmental assessments, or any other operations requiring knowledge of the land's dimensions. Bidders should review this data to accurately assess resource needs, operational planning, and potentially for pricing proposals related to land area.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel spreadsheet, titled "HSO 2026 Planned Cone Collection Orchards," provides a detailed breakdown of planned cone collection activities for the year 2026, organized by orchard.

• Orchard Identification: Each row represents a specific orchard with a unique "HSO Orchard Key" (e.g., C76, C79).
• Species Information: Details the tree species (e.g., DF for Douglas Fir, SP for Sitka Spruce, WH for Western Hemlock, WRC for Western Red Cedar, NF for Noble Fir, WWP for White Pine) and the "Year Established" for each orchard.
• Acreage: Specifies the number of acres dedicated to each orchard.
• Bushel Estimate: Provides an estimated yield in bushels for each orchard and a total estimate across all listed orchards.
• Species Totals: Summarizes the total estimated bushels by species.

This document is crucial for bidders interested in opportunities related to cone collection. It outlines the specific locations, types of species, estimated yields, and acreage involved in the planned collection for 2026. Bidders can use this information to assess the scope of work, potential resource requirements, and the feasibility of meeting collection targets for different species and locations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a vicinity map and detailed driving directions to the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard.

• Location: 26411 Siuslaw River Road, Lorane, Oregon 97451-0121
• Contact Information: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, On Northwest Oregon District, Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard, P.O. Box 121, Lorane, Oregon 97451-0121. Telephone: (541) 767-0442, FAX: (541) 767-0465.
• Driving Directions: Provides step-by-step instructions from multiple starting points including Eugene, I-5 North, I-5 South, and Cottage Grove.

This map and directions are crucial for any bidder needing to physically locate the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard for site visits, inspections, or delivery of goods/services related to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Tyrrell Seed Orchard Cone Collection 2026" located in T. 20 S., R. 5 W., Section 9. It outlines specific units within the orchard designated for cone collection, including their acreage and associated tree types.

• Orchard Units: The map displays various units labeled with names such as "Siskiyou Mid (SP)", "Siskiyou Low (SP)", "N. Umpqua", "S. Umpqua", "Gold Beach", "Powers", and "Coquille 16".
• Acreage: Each unit is associated with a specific acreage, indicating the size of the collection area.
• Tree Types/Units: The map differentiates between "Douglas-fir Units" (indicated by yellow outlines) and "Sugar Pine Units" (indicated by blue outlines). "Traffic Cones" are also indicated by orange outlines.
• Specific Unit Designations: Within larger units (e.g., N. Umpqua, Gold Beach, Powers), sub-units are numbered (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4&5) to denote specific collection zones.

This map is crucial for bidders involved in the cone collection opportunity. It visually defines the specific areas and their sizes where cone collection is to take place, allowing bidders to understand the scope of work geographically and plan their collection efforts accordingly. The differentiation of units by tree type and the specific numbering of sub-units provide detailed operational guidance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Tyrrell Seed Orchard, specifically for Cone Collection in 2026. It details the layout and acreage of different Douglas-fir units within Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 5 West.

• Tyrrell Seed Orchard: Identifies the location.
• Cone Collection 2026: Specifies the year for which this map is relevant.
• Location: T. 20 S., R. 5 W., Section 15.
• Douglas-fir Units: The map outlines several distinct units with their respective acreages:
  • Central Coast Low: 5.6 acres
  • Central Coast High: 5.1 acres
  • North Coast: 1.4 acres
  • North Coast 2.0: 1.7 acres (appears twice, likely indicating two separate areas designated as North Coast 2.0)
• Legend: Indicates that yellow lines represent "Douglas-fir Units" and orange lines represent "Traffic Cones."

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and specific areas within the orchard where cone collection activities are to take place. It provides acreage information for different zones, which may be relevant for planning collection efforts, estimating resources, or understanding the scope of work related to specific units.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5563, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in specific counties of Oregon (Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill) and Washington (Clark, Skamania).

This document lists numerous occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. It also specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.

This is a wage determination, not a solicitation with a specific contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It serves as a baseline for wages and benefits on covered contracts.

Not applicable to this document type. This document provides wage and benefit information that must be incorporated into solicitations and contracts.

Not applicable. This document sets wage and benefit standards for all covered employees regardless of contractor eligibility or set-aside status.

• The document includes specific notes regarding computer employee exemptions, night pay, Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• It outlines the conformance process for unlisted occupations.
• Vacation and holiday provisions are also detailed.