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American Elm Seed Orchards, Resistance Trials, and Synthesis

Solicitation number12444726Q0074

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8

Small Business Set Aside - TotalNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)PSC F099 · Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services
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Response deadlineSep 16, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
Deadline status12 days remaining
PostedAug 25, 2026
Record refreshedAug 28, 2026
Place of performanceUnited States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The USDA Forest Service seeks scientific and technical support for the American elm breeding program, involving trials, orchard coordination, and propagation support. Funds are not presently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. [1][3]

Key points

  • Support includes trials, manuscript leading, and orchard coordination. [1]
  • Small Business Set Aside - Total eligibility. [3]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 16, 2026. [3]
  • Phase 1 deliverables due by September 30, 2027. [2]

Sources

  1. C04_Sol_12444726Q0074_Final.pdfPayments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements. (d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract. (e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the
  2. C04-Attachment+2+Elm+Seed+Orchards-SOW-19Aug26.pdf5.0 Deliverables / Schedule Phase 1 (Base period, Milestones 1 and 2) of project is to be completed by September 30, 2027.
  3. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total

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Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements. (d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract. (e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001. (f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default. (End of Provision) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures American Elm Seed Orchards 12444726Q0074 Page 14 of 15 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions.

[1] C04_Sol_12444726Q0074_Final.pdf

Scope

Price Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and for alignment with the scope, tasks, travel requirements, and multi-year milestones outlined in the Statement of Work.

[1] C04_Sol_12444726Q0074_Final.pdf

Submission

The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer.

[1] C04_Sol_12444726Q0074_Final.pdf

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Notice information

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The USDA Forest Service requires a contractor to provide scientific and technical support for the American elm breeding and restoration program, including leading and assisting peer-reviewed manuscripts, monitoring multi-state resistance trials, coordinating establishment and conversion of disease-resistant seed orchards, and supporting propagation efforts with partners in Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Vermont. Work includes data analysis, field ratings following established protocols, stakeholder coordination, orchard design, propagation support, and annual travel to project sites. Contractor personnel must possess scientific expertise in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, restoration ecology, and manuscript development. Deliverables include manuscripts, monitoring data, progress summaries, and coordination outputs aligned with milestone deadlines. "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."

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