Fertilizers

PSC Code 8720 encompasses fertilizers and related soil amendment products used across various federal government agricultural, landscaping, and research contexts. These products include granular and liquid fertilizers with specific nutrient ratios, soil conditioners like biochar, composted materials, and specialized growing media for nursery and research applications. The fertilizers support diverse operations including crop production, land restoration, cemetery maintenance, research plot management, and agricultural program support at federal facilities.

Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly feature small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business contractors, with contract values typically ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 and durations spanning several months. Key funding agencies include the Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense. Frequently awarded entities include Farmers Fertilizer Co, Walking Point Farms LLC, Pacific Fibre Products, and Santa Maria Valley Crop Service. Awards commonly target specific agricultural research locations like the Bessey Nursery, national cemeteries, correctional facility agricultural programs, and Forest Service nurseries, with performance locations concentrated in states like Nebraska, California, Florida, and Oregon.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on specialized fertilizer and growing media procurements, primarily set aside for small businesses. These include solicitations from the USDA Forest Service for growing media at the Bessey Nursery, the Department of Veterans Affairs for specific fertilizer products at national cemeteries, and the Department of Agriculture for fertilizer applications at research farms. The opportunities generally request precise fertilizer formulations, growing media compositions, and delivery specifications, with performance locations predominantly in Midwestern and Western states. Evaluation methodologies typically employ Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, emphasizing both technical specifications and competitive pricing.