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How to bid on American Elm Seed Orchards and Resistance Trials for USDA Forest Service
What the agency is buying
The USDA Forest Service is seeking scientific and technical support for its American elm breeding and restoration program. This work involves a range of activities including leading and assisting with peer-reviewed manuscripts, monitoring multi-state disease resistance trials, and coordinating the establishment and conversion of disease-resistant seed orchards.
The contractor will also provide propagation support with partners in Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Vermont. Key tasks include data analysis, field ratings using established protocols, stakeholder coordination, orchard design, and annual travel to project sites. This opportunity is for firms with expertise in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, restoration ecology, and scientific writing.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 25, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
It is important to note that funds are not currently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The government also reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, without obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs incurred.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms or organizations with strong scientific and technical capabilities in environmental and biological sciences. Specifically, expertise in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, restoration ecology, and scientific manuscript development is required.
The work involves coordination with partners across multiple states, so experience in managing multi-state projects and stakeholder engagement will be beneficial. This falls under the environmental category, focusing on forestry and ecological restoration.
How to respond
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your firm's expertise in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, and restoration ecology. Provide specific examples of past projects where your team successfully conducted similar scientific support, data analysis, or manuscript development.
Detail your approach to coordinating with multiple partners and managing projects across different states. Highlight your experience with field ratings and established protocols. Given the notice about funding, ensure your proposal is robust and clearly articulates the value you bring, making it a strong candidate should funds become available.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.