How to bid on Native Seed Production for the Office of Wildland Fire Service

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The United States Office of Wildland Fire Service, Division of Forest, Rangeland, and Resources, plans to buy native seed production. This involves planting, growing, and increasing government-furnished seed collected from various regions in the western United States. The increased seed quantity will be used by the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service for restoration work on public lands.

This opportunity is for firms that can produce native seeds from provided stock. Multiple firm-fixed-price contracts are expected under solicitation 140L3726R0009.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation documents, including specifications and a bid sheet, are expected to be issued around July 23, 2026. Offers will be due approximately four weeks after the solicitation is issued, around August 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Awards are expected to be made on or before September 25, 2026.

A pre-bid meeting was originally scheduled for August 6 but has been canceled and will be rescheduled once the solicitation is posted. Check for updates regarding the new pre-bid meeting date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in crop farming, specifically those with experience in seed production and propagation. 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.

Firms capable of handling various varieties of government-furnished seed and increasing their quantity for restoration purposes will find this relevant.

How to respond to this solicitation

The solicitation and bid documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website under Solicitation Number 140L3726R0009. Hard copy documents will not be available; all documents will be posted online for download.

To view the opportunity, click “View original source” above. If you land on the portal’s 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

Ensure your firm is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, and that your Online Representations and Certifications are complete. You must also have a unique identification number to be awarded a contract.

Carefully review the Statement of Work once the solicitation is released to understand all details and requirements. Since multiple awards are expected, focus on presenting a clear and competitive offer that demonstrates your capability to produce native seeds efficiently and effectively.

Monitor the SAM.gov website regularly for the official solicitation release and any amendments, especially for updates on the rescheduled pre-bid meeting. This will ensure you have the most current information for your bid.