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How to bid on Native Seed Production for multiple agencies, Bureau of Land Management
What the government is buying
The Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service need companies to grow native seeds. These seeds will be used for restoration projects on public lands in the western United States. The government will provide the initial seed stock, which vendors will then plant, grow, and increase the quantity of.
This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the official request for proposals is coming soon. Multiple firm-fixed price contracts are expected to be awarded from a single solicitation.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation documents are expected to be issued around July 23, 2026. Offers will be due approximately four weeks after the solicitation is released. The final deadline for proposals is August 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
A Pre-Bid Conference Call is scheduled for August 6th in the morning. Awards are expected to be made on or before September 25, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in crop farming, specifically those with experience in growing and increasing seed quantities. The NAICS code for this requirement is 111998, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, with a size standard of $2.5 million. This procurement is not set aside for small businesses.
Companies that can handle government-furnished seed and manage production for various varieties across multiple regions will find this relevant.
How to respond
The solicitation documents, including specifications and bid sheets, will be posted on the SAM.gov website under Solicitation Number 140L3726R0009. Hard copy documents will not be available; all materials must be downloaded from the website.
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Review the Statement of Work carefully once it is released to understand all the details and requirements. Attend the Pre-Bid Conference Call on August 6th to ask questions and gain clarity directly from the agency.
Ensure your company has a unique identification number and is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with completed Online Representations and Certifications. This is a mandatory step for contract awards. Since multiple awards are anticipated, focus on clearly demonstrating your capacity to meet the seed production requirements and deliver value to the government.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Bureau of Land Management; the original posting controls.