DRIP TAPE LOMPOC FARM, UNICOR
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
The Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for agricultural drip tape for its Lompoc Farm in Lompoc, CA. This Firm-Fixed-Price solicitation (SV0224-26) aims to procure 7.3 million linear feet of drip tape to support agricultural irrigation programs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 7,300,000 linear feet of high-quality polyethylene drip tape, designed for low-pressure, uniform water distribution to crop root zones. Key technical specifications include a 5 mil wall thickness, 12-inch emitter spacing, 0.45 gallons per minute per 100 feet flow rate, and 7/8 inch diameter. Items must be packaged in bulk rolls (7,000 to 10,000 ft) to prevent damage and clearly marked with technical details, vendor name, purchase order number, and quantity. Delivery is FOB Destination to the UNICOR Lompoc Farm. An initial delivery of 300,000 ft is required within 30 days of order receipt, with the remaining balance within 90 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Solicitation Number: SV0224-26
- Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals including the solicitation number, company details (name, address, phone, email, UEI, business size), technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering Technical Capability (most important), Price, and Delivery Schedule.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100 Percent Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 326122 - Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 Employees.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. Relevant FAR clauses (52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5) are attached, and FAR 52.212-4 is incorporated by reference. Technical factors are significantly more important than price in the evaluation.