Reforestation Tree Shelters

The USDA Forest Service is seeking vendors to supply tree shelters for the Gila National Forest reforestation effort in FY 26. The shelters are intended to protect newly planted trees from animal browsing, with delivery required no later than 07 Oct 2026. Offerors must submit a signed SF 30, signed SF 1449, a technical approach, and an amended Schedule of Items (SOI) Excel sheet (not PDF). The solicitation has been amended to extend the due date to 18 Sep 2026 for the Schedule of Items, but quotes are due by 31 Aug 2026. The award will be set‑aside for small businesses (100 % small‑business set‑aside). • Product: Tree shelters (forestry protection equipment) • Quantity/Scope: Not explicitly listed; quantity to be detailed in the SOI Excel sheet • Delivery location: 4 Forest Circle Drive, Luna, NM 87824 (Gila National Forest) • Delivery deadline: Acceptance of delivery no later than 07 Oct 2026 • Required documents: SF 30, SF 1449, technical approach, amended SOI Excel sheet • Small‑business set‑aside (100 %); primary contact: Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas (CO) and technical POC Amber Swinney • Questions due: 25 Aug 2026 5:00 PM PST; Quotes due: 31 Aug 2026 5:00 PM PST