What this opportunity is
The DEPT OF DEFENSE is buying rye grass and fertilizer for seeding and fire guard projects at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma, which suits small businesses due to the Small Business Set Aside designation. The project involves delivering and spreading seed and fertilizer on 110 acres of food plots and approximately 500 acres of fire guard area. As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, small businesses should track this opportunity closely to prepare for a potential bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
MCAAP Food Plot/Fire Guard Seed and Fertilizer SOW
1.0. Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to mix,
deliver, and spread seed and fertilizer on designated MCAAP food plot and fire guards.
Project 1: Food Plot Seeding CLIN 0001
1.1. Materials
• Seed: Annual Ryegrass
• Fertilizer: 19-19-19
1.2. Application Area
• McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
• The work covers 32 food plots.
• Individual plots range in size from 0.5 to 7 acres.
• The total area to be seeded is 110 acres.
1.3. Application Rate
• Seed: 40 pounds per acre.
• Fertilizer: 250 pounds per acre.
1.4. Execution
• 32 plots ranging in size from one-half acre to 7 acres in size, for a total of 110
acres
• Shall be delivered and spread upon a one-to-two-day notice from the time plots
are prepared and as weather permits
Project 2: Fire Guard CLIN 0002
1.0. Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to mix,
deliver, and spread seed and fertilizer on designated food plots.
1.1. Materials
• Seed: Passerel Ryegrass
• Fertilizer: 13-13-13
1.2. Application Area
• McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
• The application area is the fire guard, approximately 50 miles long (+/- 2 miles).
• The spread width shall be 30 to 50 feet.
• The total estimated area is 500 acres.
1.3. Application Rate
• Seed: 25 pounds per acre.
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• Fertilizer: 150 pounds per acre.
1.4. Execution
• The seed and fertilizer shall be spread in a single pass. A double pass may be
used on a few wider areas if necessary.
• The total weight of the seed and fertilizer mixture to be applied is approximately
87,500 pounds.
2.0 Schedule & Coordination
2.1 Work Hours: Operations will take place Monday through Thursday, between 7:00
AM and 4:30 PM.
2.2 Application Window: Work shall be performed no sooner than September 1st and
no later than September 30th.
2.3 Notice Period: The contractor must be prepared to deliver and spread the materials
within a one to two-day notice after the plots are prepared, weather permitting. The
contractor must coordinate the timing of delivery and spreading with the Natural
Resources Office.
3.0 Security and Access Requirements
3.1 Base Access: Contractor personnel entering the installation are subject to badging
and background check requirements, must have REAL ID as directed by the McAlester
Army Ammunition Plant security office.
3.2 Escorts: Contractor personnel will be issued unescorted access while on plant
upon successful completion of background checks and security approvals, unless a
Government escort is otherwise mandated by installation security.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.