Herbicide/Fertilizer Application

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), is soliciting proposals for Herbicide/Fertilizer Application Services at the El Reno Farm in El Reno, OK. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the supply and application of herbicides and liquid nitrogen fertilizer to approximately 690 acres of grass fields. Proposals are due April 29, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation (SV0211-26) requires the contractor to provide and apply specific products:

• Products: GRAZON-NEXT (or equivalent) herbicide and liquid nitrogen fertilizer.
• Quantities: Approximately 24,000 FOZ of herbicide, 13,794 GAL of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, and application services for 1,000 acres.
• Services: Uniform application of herbicides and fertilizer to grass fields.
• Compliance: All work must strictly adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, state pesticide laws, OSHA safety standards, and product label instructions.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Include using certified applicators, calibrated equipment, preventing overspray/drift, coordinating with the Government for scheduling, providing all necessary equipment and PPE, and submitting Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Contract Details

• Type: Solicitation (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS Code: 115112 (Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders)
• Period of Performance: Delivery is desired within ten (10) days or sooner after purchase order issuance.
• Estimated Value: Not stated.
• Applicable Regulations: The Service Contract Act applies, and specific FAR clauses are incorporated by reference.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission: Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to chad.privett2@usdoj.gov using SF1449.
• Deadline: April 29, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST.
• Offer Requirements: Must include Solicitation No. SV0211-26, offer receipt time, offeror's name/address/phone, technical description of items, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of any amendments.
• Required Offeror Information: SAM Unique Entity ID, Point of Contact, Telephone/Fax, Email Address, and Business Size.
• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a best value determination, considering past performance, technical factors, and price. Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price, allowing for tradeoffs. Offers not meeting specifications or required certifications may be excluded.
• Award Condition: All items will be awarded to a single offeror; failure to offer on all items may result in disqualification.

Eligibility & Notes

• Residency Requirement: Individuals providing services must meet specific residency criteria related to U.S. residency or overseas federal/military service.
• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation.