Herbicide/Fertilizer Application

Quick Summary

The Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for Herbicide/Fertilizer Application Services at its El Reno Farm in El Reno, OK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement includes the supply and application of GRAZON-NEXT (or equivalent) herbicide and liquid nitrogen fertilizer across 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 quantities of herbicide and liquid nitrogen fertilizer.

• Products: GRAZON-NEXT (or equivalent) herbicide (24,000 FOZ) and liquid nitrogen fertilizer (13,794 GAL).
• Services: Uniform application of these products to approximately 690 acres of grass fields (application service for 1,000 acres specified).
• Compliance: All work must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, state pesticide laws, OSHA safety standards, and product label requirements.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Include using certified applicators, calibrated equipment, preventing overspray/drift, coordinating with the Government for scheduling, and providing all necessary equipment, PPE, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Solicitation (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS Code: 115112 (Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders)
• Place of Performance: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., El Reno Farm, El Reno, OK.
• Delivery: Desired within ten (10) days or sooner after purchase order issuance.
• Service Contract Act: Applies to this requirement.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission: Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to Chad Privett (chad.privett2@usdoj.gov) on SF1449.
• Deadline: April 29, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST.
• Offer Requirements: Must include Solicitation No. SV0211-26, offer receipt time, offeror details (name, address, phone), technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments. Offerors must provide SAM Unique Entity ID, Point of Contact, telephone/fax, email, and business size.
• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value, considering past performance, technical factors, and price. Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price. Offers must meet specifications and required representations/certifications.
• Award Condition: All items will be awarded to a single offeror; failure to offer on all items may prevent consideration.

Eligibility

• Residency Requirement: Individuals providing services must meet specific residency criteria (legally resided in U.S., worked overseas in Federal/military capacity, or dependent of overseas employee for three of five years prior to offer/performance).