# Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240lp26q0002 - Solicitation number: 1240LP26Q0002 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Naber Trucking LLC for $45,702.80 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Forest Service - Contracting office: Nebraska National Forest (1265T0) - NAICS: 484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance - Product or service code: V112 Motor Freight - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Halsey, Nebraska - County: Thomas County (FIPS 31171). https://abierto.us/counties/thomas-county-ne-31171 - City: Halsey. https://abierto.us/cities/halsey-ne-3120680 - First posted: December 2, 2025 - Last posted: January 7, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/675356ebe4be4284800b238e76193eb7/view ## Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment Trucking Services. This acquisition is set-aside for 100% small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is Click or tap here to enter text. The small business size standard is $34 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. **Escalation:** If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums. **Required Information:** To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. **Independent Review:** If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. **Resolution Timeline:** The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. **Required Information:** Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest. **Timeliness:** Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104. **Submission:** Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed. Attachments Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions Attachment 2- SOW Attachment 3- Estimated Mileage Attachment 4- Trailer Description Attachment 5- WD 2015-5357 rev 26 Dated 07/08/2025 Contact Information Primary Point of Contact: Curtis Landreth ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Naber Trucking LLC (UEI NB6JJR3LSJ45) - Contract: 1240LP26P0004, purchase order - Obligated: $45,702.80 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 23 offers received - Link: award number 1240LP26P0004 equals the contract number; same sub-agency 12C2 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1240LP26P0004_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - December 2, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 5c9e7b8112b94a5087ce9227c5b9d5fb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c9e7b8112b94a5087ce9227c5b9d5fb/view - December 2, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice f99ad9c3ce8b4fddab7e61f6b71118e1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f99ad9c3ce8b4fddab7e61f6b71118e1/view - December 3, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice e72051dc4dcc4e28a9f85885f9557813. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e72051dc4dcc4e28a9f85885f9557813/view - December 8, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 8a3e29bf888b44698c9ca1a4f900768e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a3e29bf888b44698c9ca1a4f900768e/view - December 10, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice e4e54e77a8e2418c83ad8265d4b81946. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e4e54e77a8e2418c83ad8265d4b81946/view - January 7, 2026: Award notice. Notice 675356ebe4be4284800b238e76193eb7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/675356ebe4be4284800b238e76193eb7/view ## Points of contact - Curtis Landreth, curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov, 308-251-6801 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240lp26q0002.