Fiberboard Boxes for seedlings at the Bessey Nursery

The Bessey Nursery on the Nebraska National Forest is requesting the purchase and delivery of Fiberboard Boxes, 3 types and sizes of boxes with different minimum specifications.  Delivery of boxes to be made to the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska for the purpose of transporting tree seedlings. See Attachment 1 for the Schedule of Items/Price Schedule and Attachment 2 for the minimum specifications, details, and pictures of the required boxes.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for seedling fiberboard boxes with 3 different minimum specifications.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 322211  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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

See Attachment #2 for the minimum specifications and pictures of the requested Fiberboard Boxes.