BROCCOLI TRANSPLANT SERVICE
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., under the Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Broccoli Transplant Services. This unrestricted acquisition seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive vegetable transplant services at the UNICOR Farm in Lompoc, CA. The guaranteed minimum for this contract is $10,000.00. Offers are due by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will be responsible for growing broccoli plants from seed (provided by FPI), transporting the seedlings, and transplanting them at the UNICOR Farm. Services must adhere to specific plant population rates and weekly planting schedules. The scope also includes handling of Verimark® insect control product and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for agricultural chemicals, including providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The contract may be modified to include additional types of vegetable seed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: Award date through 36 months.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $10,000.00.
- Economic Price Adjustment: FAR Clause 52.216-4 applies.
- Government Furnished Property: Approved vegetable seed will be provided by FPI Lompoc Farm.
- Award Structure: All items will be awarded to a single offeror; failure to submit an offer on all items may prevent consideration.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Offers and questions must be submitted via email to
chad.privett2@usdoj.govandJoshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov. U.S. mail submissions are not accepted. - Evaluation Factors: Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price. Quality, delivery, and customer service will be assessed under past performance. Award will be based on the best value to the Government, with potential tradeoffs, and may be made without discussions.
- Eligibility: This is an unrestricted acquisition. Large Businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan. The Department of Justice Contractor Residency Requirement applies.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chad Privett (
chad.privett2@usdoj.gov) - Secondary Contact: Joshua Hassler (
Joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov)