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1. REQUSITION NUMBER

See "Schedule B"

2. CONTRACT NO. 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

EL1006-21

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

05/06/2021

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Karen Hodge

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DT/LOCAL TIME

05/19/2021 2:00PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE

Lompoc Farm UNICOR FPI Lompoc (Print) Lompoc, CA 93436-0000

10. THIS AQUISITION IS

X UNRESTRICTED

SET ASIDE0 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL DISADV.BUSINESS

8(A)

NAICS: 444220

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

X SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB X RFP

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Lompoc Farm UNICOR FPI Lompoc (Print) Lompoc, CA 93436-0000

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. TIN:

RFQ: 6200009013

17b. CHECK IF REMITANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

UNICOR FPI Central Acct Payable

PO BOX 11849

LEXINGTON, KY 40578-1849,

USA

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

See Section B

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 COPIES

TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

X FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE __________________________________

OFFER DATED __________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HERIN,

ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

Karen Hodge

31c. DATE SIGNED

05/06/2021

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE

CONTRACT EXCEPT AS NOTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVT. REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

15. DELIVER TO CODE

UNICOR FPI Lompoc (Print) 3901 Klein Blvd

LOMPOC, CA 93436-0000

USA

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (10-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

PAGE 1 OF

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12,17,23,24 & 30

Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov

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Request For Quote

Terms

PROJECT LOCATION IS AS FOLLOWS:

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

Lompoc Farm

3901 Klein Blvd.

Lompoc, CA 93436

Solicitation is issued as a one (1) year fixed price requirements type contract.

SOLICITATION IS UNRESTRICTED

ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING TO:

Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov and tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov

NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 AT 8:00 A.M. CST.

No phone calls will be accepted. All questions need to be submitted in writing. One amendment will be issued after closing date and time to answer all questions that have been submitted. At no time should any interested offer contact factory staff or central office staff to attempt to have questions answered. If the Contracting Officer becomes aware that contact has been made with anyone other than Karen Hodge or Tiffani Balestrini it may result in your offer being excluded from consideration for award.

For a list, description and total estimated quantities of all items, refer to Section B.

UNICOR's desired delivery is fifteen (15) days or sooner after issuance of each delivery order.

Vendors are required to provide their best manufacturing / delivery time for evaluation, and delivery schedule will be established at time of award.

Delivery orders will be issued in accordance with 52.216-19.

Vendors shall submit signed and dated offers either by facsimile or via e mail. Facsimile number is (352) 330-8013, e mail address for offers is Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov. Offers shall be submitted on the SF1449. OMB Clearance 1103-0018.

The date and time for receipt of proposals is May 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Offer must indicate Solicitation No.

EL1006-21, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address and telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include acknowledgment of all amendments, if any.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE

OFFEROR:

VENDOR'S DUN & BRADSTREET NUMBER:_______________________________

VENDOR'S POINT OF CONTACT: _____________________________________

VENDOR'S TELEPHONE & FAX NUMBER: _______________________________

VENDOR'S EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________

VENDOR'S BUSINESS SIZE (i.e. SMALL, LARGE, ETC.):_______________

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database (System Award Management) prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

_______________________________________________ Signature

The Administrative Contracting officer is Karen Hodge at Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Item No. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Quantity U/M UNIT PRICE AMOUNT IN US$ PR Number Del.Date

00001 FARM1047 15,000,000 EA 5000046765

VEGETABLE-TRANSPLANTS

5000046766

There is no weight unit for this product.

The estimated value calculated per 100 units, therefore this inventory must be measured in EA.

00002 12 MON

12 MONTH BROCCOLI HARVESTING CONTRACT

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Request For Quote

SECTION B

PART I: INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is EL1006-21 and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The North American Industry Classification System code is 444220 Nursery and Garden Center, Small Business Size Standard 12.0. This requirement is unrestricted. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., intends to enter into a one-year, firm-fixed-price, requirements type contract for the following commercial item(s):

SEE SECTION B FOR LIST OF ITEMS

ITEMS WILL BE AWARDED IN GROUPS. ALL ITEMS IN A GROUP WILL BE

AWARDED TO ONE OFFEROR. OFFERS WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN PRICES FOR ALL

ITEMS WITHIN A GROUP MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOR THAT

GROUP. MORE THAN ONE GROUP MAY BE AWARDED TO AN OFFEROR. GROUPS

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS

VEGETABLE HARVESTING

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will not be an obligation. Funds will be obligated by delivery orders.

NOTICE TO GOVERNMENT WHEN CONTRACTOR(S) DELAYS:

In the event the contractor(s) encounter difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when there is an anticipated difficulty in complying with the delivery terms or completion dates, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely delivery/performance of this contract, the contractor must immediately notify the Field Administrative Contracting Officers at UNICOR Lompoc Dairy Farm with pertinent details. This information will not be construed as a waiver by the Government of the required delivery schedule, or the Governments rights to impose consideration against delinquencies or other remedies provided by this contract.

BEST COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER CATEGORY:

Contractor agrees that FPI is in the category of the most favored or best commercial customer category of the Contractor and as such, the Contractor will:

During the contract period, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer all price reductions offered to the category of customers that are considered by the Contractor to be their

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most favored or best commercial customer.

1. A price reduction shall apply to purchases under this contract if, after the award date, the Contractor-

i) Revises downward its commercial catalog, price list, schedule, etc., to its best commercial customers (or category of customers) below the awarded price under this contract;

ii) Grants more favorable discounts or terms and conditions to its best commercial customers than those contained in this contract that would result in prices below the awarded price under this contract, an/or

iii) Grants special discounts to its best commercial customer (or category of customers) that would result in prices lower than the awarded price under this contract.

2. The Contractor shall offer the price reduction to FPI with the same effective date, and for the same time period, as extended to the commercial customer (or category of customers).

The Contractor may offer the Contracting Officer a voluntary price reduction at any time during the contract period.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any price reduction subject to this clause as soon as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days after its effective date.

Future requirements for these or similar items from this or other UNICOR factories may be added to the resulting contract if considered to fall within the scope of work and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to follow any Special Security Requirements of the facility where the work is performed in the performance of the contract and to consider the effects of those security requirements in the pricing of the proposal.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT: The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to this contract. The applicable SCA Wage Rate Determination is attached at the end of the contract text. Payment will be made to individuals used in the performance of this contract at the rates of wages contained in the wage rate determination.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONTRACTOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of your offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services to any Federal Bureau of Prisons facility must have:

1. legally resided in the United States (U.S.);

2. worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or

3. been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries:

http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm

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By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction.

INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS AND

VOLUNTEERS

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policies regarding investigative procedures for contractors and consultants are set forth in Program Statement (P.S.) 3000.02, Human Resource Management (HRM) Manual and P.S. 4100.03, Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP). In particular, the HRM Manual requires detailed security procedures for all individual contractors including contractors performing pursuant to any purchase order or any purchase card transaction, for which the period of performance is equal to or in excess of 30 days. Additionally, the policy is applicable whenever a contractor is performing pursuant to more than one purchase order or more than one purchase card transaction, for which the periods of performance, when combined, are equal to or exceed 30 days. The requirements of the HRM Manual, Part 731.2 and BPAP Part 37, for implementing such procedures for individual contractors for periods of service exceeding 30 days include:

Procedures Implemented by Human Resource Staff:

1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check

2) Name Check

Procedures Implemented by Program Manager:

1) FD-258 Fingerprint Check

2) Law Enforcement Agency Checks

3) Vouchering of employers over the past five years

4) Completed SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment or

Resume/Personal Qualifications

5) Completed Contractor Pre-employment Form Release of Information

6) National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Check if applicable

7) Urinalysis

In addition to the above procedures, BPAP Part 37.103 states that Contracting Officers must ensure through the contracting process that each prospective individual contractor is advised that a urinalysis is required prior to contract award. Prior to award, the Contracting Officer shall also obtain from the Personnel Officer or the appropriate Cost Center Manager, written assurance that investigative procedures have been completed for contracts awarded to individuals. For contracts awarded to companies, this written assurance must be received prior to the contractor beginning performance. The HRM Manual, Part 731.2 states if the contractor is a company providing construction or maintenance services, all of the above procedures are required except for vouchering, DJU6200009013 PAGE 6 OF 41 urinalysis testing and law enforcement agency checks, however, the contractors employees must be closely supervised by institution staff.

INVOICES ARE TO BE MAILED TO:

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries Central Accounts Payable (LOFM) P.O. Box 11849 Lexington, KY 40578-1849

PH: 1-800-827-3168

INVOICES ARE TO BE EMAILED TO:

Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Item Description: Approved broccoli seed purchased by FPI Lompoc Farm UNICOR Factory Location(s):

Lompoc Farm 3901 Klein Blvd.

Lompoc, CA 93436

All approved broccoli seed will be provided to the successful offeror as government furnished property after award and the offeror will be required to acknowledge the receipt of the approved broccoli seed in writing. Any requested changes to the approved broccoli seed must be made in writing to the contracting officer at Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov. No changes may be made to the approved broccoli seed without prior written approval from the Government. THE

GOVERNMENT CAN REQUEST THESE APPROVED BROCCOLI SEEDS BE RETURNED

AT ANY TIME AND THE OFFEROR AGREES THEY ARE FURNISHED AS

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

At a minimum the approved broccoli seed must be secured to prevent movement and damage during shipment.

UNICOR will pay for the shipment of the approved broccoli seed and the cost of shipping must be approved by the contracting officer prior to shipment.

It is UNICOR’s intent that the approved broccoli seed will remain with the successful offeror throughout the duration of the contract unless the contract is terminated. The vendor will be given written notice by the government for the return of the approved broccoli seed.

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mailto:Karen.Hodge2@usdoj.gov

Since this is Government furnished property, the government will be financially responsible for the maintenance and any reasonable repair cost of the approved broccoli seed. The offeror is responsible for any damages caused to the approved broccoli seed by the offeror while in its possession. U N I C O R may elect to send its representative to the successful offerors facility to inspect the approved broccoli seed at any time.

Once the approved broccoli seeds have been provided to the successful offeror after award, they will have 3 business days from receipt of approved broccoli seed to provide a written disposition of the approved broccoli seed.

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Statement of Work GENERAL INTENTION: It is the intent of this solicitation to result in a one (1) year firm-fixed-price, requirements type contract for Vegetable Transplant Services for the UNICOR Farm located in Lompoc, CA. Solicitation number is EL1006-21 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

VEGETABLE TRANSPLANT SERVICES

FPI is in need of a qualified vendor to grow broccoli plants from seed, then transplant the seedlings on to the UNICOR Farm in Lompoc, CA. Seed will be provided by FPI to the awarded vendor to use. Awarded vendor shall supply all other materials and labor necessary to the growing process. Broccoli plants are to be transplanted by awarded vendor at a plant population of 36,682 plants per acre. This plant population rate is good for 365 consecutive days, beginning from the first transplant date. Weekly plantings will begin at seven (7) acres per week and can be expanded to a maximum of ten (10) acres per week using the same rate during the winter months.

Awarded vendor will sow orders on the basis of an expected germination of 96%-98%.

Once actual germination rates are known, the over-sow percentage and quantity of seed sown per acre may be adjusted to a mutually agreed upon quantity. Any plants that are not transplanted in a given week will either be used in the following week (rolled) or discarded (dumped) based on the quality and condition of the plants. FPI Lompoc UNICOR Farm will only be invoiced for plants that get transplanted into their field. Invoices shall be submitted monthly.

Government-Furnished Property FPI will provide various types of broccoli seed to the awarded vendor. Only the approved broccoli seed provided by the Government shall be used to grow vegetables for transplant to the UNICOR Lompoc Farm.

Mature plants will then be harvested. A separate statement of work for Vegetable Harvesting Services is included in this solicitation.

The period of performance for vegetable transplanting services is one (1) year, date of award through twelve (12) months.

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Statement of Work GENERAL INTENTION: It is the intent of this solicitation to result in a one (1) year firm-fixed-price, requirements type contract for Vegetable Harvesting Services for the UNICOR Farm located in Lompoc, CA. Solicitation number is EL1006-21 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

VEGETABLE HARVESTING SERVICES

FPI is in need of a qualified vendor to harvest mature broccoli plants from the UNICOR Farm in Lompoc, CA. Packing boxes will be provided by FPI to the awarded vendor to use. Awarded vendor shall supply all other materials and labor necessary to the harvesting process. Awarded vendor shall harvest, grade and pack the broccoli crops in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices established by local, state and federal authorities. Broccoli shall be transported to coolers designated by the Farm Manager and packed in accordance with quality control standards attached. Coolers will be located either on site at the FPI Lompoc Farm, or at a location in Santa Maria, CA.

A total of 364 acres will be harvested multiple times during the period of performance. Broccoli crops are planted in seven (7) to ten (10) acre blocks. It is anticipated that each crop will have three (3) harvesting opportunities or cuttings. Invoices shall be submitted upon completion of each cutting.

Boxes will be provided for packing by FPI Lompoc or a third party vendor.

The period of performance for vegetable transplanting services is one (1) year, date of first harvest through twelve (12) months.

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Quality Control Standards Export Crowns 24's & 38's

Growing standards A. The grower/supplier of the product is responsible for delivering product/supplying product that has been grown within industry standards.

This includes using water, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. that meet state and federal guidelines.

The grower/supplier is responsible for having standard operating procedures that meet industry standards for growing practices.

ln field packing standards A Color

I. Crowns should be of uniform color ranging from Medium to Medium Dark green B. Size and Shape

I. Head Size

a. 4.5" to 5.25" head diameter

b. no tolerance for diameter outside that given above

2. Head Type

a. Crown will have compact, smooth, high dome shaped heads with medium to medium plus head size

3. Stalk Type

a. Medium to large (I "-I. 75") in diameter with no hollow. (Refer to defects)

Weight & Count I. Count must meet carton criterion (24 or 3 8)

Defects I.

Soft rot - none will be allowed in any carton Decay - none will be allowed in any carton Orange bead - none will be allowed in any carton Cai eye - light yellow around the side (25%). Musi be communicated to export sales company Water spotting - the presence of water spotting must be noted to export sales company Hollow butt - an occasional slit in the butt is acceptable, anything larger than a slit must be communicated to the export sales company

7. Purpling- occasional/slight cast of purple is acceptable, but must be communicated to the export sales company

8. Bead structure & head compaction

a. No soft or puffy heads

b. No open beads

c. No loose beads

d. All issues regarding this defect must be communicated to the export sales company

Mechanical Damage I. No thumb/finger prints on the heads

2. No broken or partially broken florets

3. No peeling of stalk

Pack Style I. Trim - Crowns must be closely trimmed of most leaves and butts must be square and straight

2. Pack - Subject to change as directed by the export sales company.

Handling I.

Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for slowing down or stopping the crew to prevent product from overflowing off packing trailers.

6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

M. Packaging specifications

1. The harvest company is responsible for having two labels in the field prior to packing crowns. Crowns are to be packed two labels per trailer to ensure the right quality per label.

2. Broccoli must be packed in the correct carton and labeled according to quality. It is the responsibility of the harvesting company crew boss and the harvesting company to make sure the proper cartons are in the field and that the right product is packed in the correct label.

3. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

4. Broccoli must be stacked on a# 1 recycled hardwood pallet.

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Second Label Export Crowns

Growing standards A The grower/supplier of the product is responsible for delivering product/supplying product that has been grown within industry standards.

This includes using water, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. that meet state and federal guidelines.

The grower/supplier is responsible for having standard operating procedures that meet industry standards for growing practices.

In field packing standards A Color

I. Crowns should be Dark green B. Size and Shape

2. Head Size

a. 5" to 5.5" head diameter

3. Head Type

b. Crown will have compact, smooth, high dome shaped heads with short laterals and medium to medium plus head size

4. Stalk Type

a. Medium to large (l "-1.75") in diameter with no hollow. (Refer to defects)

b. Length will be approximately 2 fingers in length

Weight & Count I. Head count may vary from 3 8 to 44

2. Hong Kong cartons should weigh 26 to 28 pounds

Defects I.

Soft rot - none will be allowed in any carton Decay - none will be allowed in any carton Orange bead - none will be allowed in any carton Cat eye - light yellow around the side (25%). Must be communicated to export sales company Water spotting - the presence of water spotting must be noted to export sales company Hollow butt - an occasional slit in the butt is acceptable, anything larger than a slit must be communicated to the export sales company Purpling - occasional/slight cast of purple is acceptable, but must be communicated to the export sales company Bead structure & head compaction

a. No soft or puffy heads

b. No open beads

c. No loose beads

d. All issues regarding this defect must be communicated to the export sales company

Mechanical Damage I. No thumb/finger prints on the heads

2. No broken or partially broken florets

3. No peeling of stalk Pack Style

1. Trim - Crowns must be closely trimmed of most leaves and butts must be square and straight

2. Pack - Subject to change as directed by the export sales company.

Handling I.

Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for slowing down or stopping the crew to prevent product from overflowing off packing trailers.

6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

G. Packaging specifications

1. The harvest company is responsible for having two labels in the field prior to packing crowns. Crowns are to be packed two labels per trailer to ensure the right quality per label.

3. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

4. Broccoli must be stacked on a# 1 recycled hardwood pallet.

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Premium Broccoli Crowns

Growing standards A The grower/supplier of the product is responsible for delivering product/supplying product that has been grown within industry standards.

This includes using water, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. that meet state and federal guidelines.

The grower/supplier is responsible for having standard operating procedures that meet industry standards for growing practices.

In field packing standards B. Color

I. Crowns should be of uniform color ranging from Medium to Medium Dark green C. Size and Shape

1. Head Size

a. 4.5" to 6.5" head diameter

b. no tolerance for diameter greater than 7"

2. Head Uniformity

a. Packed crowns can have no more than 2" difference in diameter

3. Head Type

a. Crowns should have compact, smooth, dome shaped heads with no greater than a medium plus head size

Weight & Count I. Crown cartons must weigh a minimum of20 pounds net

2. Crown carton weight should not exceed 25 pounds gross weight

Defects I.

Soft rot - none will be allowed in any carton Decay - none will be allowed in any carton Orange bead - no more than i % allowed per carton Cat eye - no more than 5% cat eye allowed per crown Water spotting - the presence of water spotting must be noted to sales Hollow butt - some stalks can show hollow butt with light discoloration Purpling - must be communicated to sales Insect Damage

a. The presence of live insects is not allowed

9. No black spotting is allowed on stalks

10. No browning or yellowing of buds is allowed

Mechanical Damage I. Non-serious mechanical damage

Pack Style

a. No thumb/finger prints on the heads

b. Shattering - no damage larger than the size of a quarter per head

c. No Carton mechanical/carton burn damage

1. Trim - Crowns must be closely trimmed of most leaves 2 Pack - Crowns must be packed in straight, uniform lines, leaving a good channel for ice.

Handling 1.

Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for slowing down or stopping the crew to prevent product from overflowing off packing trailers.

6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

H. Packaging specifications

1. The harvest company is responsible for having two labels in the field prior to packing crowns. Crowns are to be packed two labels per trailer to ensure the right quality per label.

3. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

4. Broccoli must be stacked on a# I recycled hardwood pallet.

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Asian Cut Premium Broccoli Crowns

Growing standards A The grower/supplier of the product is responsible for delivering product/supplying product that has been grown within industry standards.

This includes using water, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. that meet state and federal guidelines.

The grower/supplier is responsible for having standard operating procedures that meet industry standards for growing practices.

In field packing standards A. Color

I. Crowns should be of uniform color ranging from Medium to Medium Dark green B. Size and Shape

I. Head Size

a. 4.5" to 6.5" head diameter

b. no tolerance for diameter greater than 7"

2. Head Uniformity

a. Packed crowns can have no more than 2" difference in diameter

3. Head Type

a. Crowns should have compact, smooth, dome shaped heads with no greater than a medium plus head size

Weight & Count

1. Crown cartons must weigh a minimum of 20 pounds net

2. Crown carton weight should not exceed 25 pounds gross weight

Defects I.

Soft rot - none will be allowed in any carton Decay - none will be allowed in any carton Orange bead - no more than 1 % allowed per carton Cat eye - no more than 5% cat eye allowed per crown Water spotting - the presence of water spotting must be noted to sales Hollow butt - some stalks can show hollow butt with light discoloration Purpling - must be communicated to sales Insect Damage

a. The presence of live insects or insect damage is not allowed

9. No browning or yellowing of buds is allowed

Mechanical Damage I . Non-serious mechanical damage

Pack Style

a. No thumb/finger prints on the heads

b. Shattering - no damage larger than the size of a quarter per head

c. No Carton mechanical/carton burn damage

I. Trim - Crowns must be closely trimmed of most leaves 2 Pack - Crowns must be packed in straight, uniform lines, leaving a good channel for ice.

3 Cut - Crowns must be cut at the longest lateral allowing for little or no stalk appearance.

Handling I.

Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for slowing down or stopping the crew to prevent product from overflowing off packing trailers.

6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

I. Packaging specifications I. The harvest company is responsible for having two labels in the field prior to packing crowns. Crowns are to be packed two labels per trailer to ensure the right quality per label.

3. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

4. Broccoli must be stacked on a# I recycled hardwood pallet.

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6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

B. Packaging specifications I. The harvest company is responsible for having two labels in the field prior to packing crowns. Crowns are to be packed two labels per trailer to ensure the right quality per label.

3. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

4. Broccoli must be stacked on a# 1 recycled hardwood pallet.

Post-Harvest Standards

A. Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

B. Their harvesting company crew boss must accurately note on the harvest ticket the time harvesting is completed for each trailer load. At the completion of each trailer, the crew boss is responsible for calling the hauling company and notifying them that a trailer is completed. The crew boss must note time of call and who they spoke to.

C. Their hauling company is responsible for hauling trailer to the appointed cooling facility, this will be Apio Cooling unless otherwise communicated to the crew boss, within I hour of harvest completion.

D. The harvest company crew boss is responsible for accurately filling out harvest tickets.

E. The harvest company crew boss and crew are responsible for cleaning up the field and surrounding area of any items brought in to harvest. This includes: cartons, wickets, bags, pallets, etc.

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Premium Broccoli Bunch

Growing standards

A. The grower/supplier of the product is responsible for delivering product/supplying product that has been grown within industry standards.

1. This includes using water, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. that meet state and federal guidelines.

2. The grower/supplier is responsible for having standard operating procedures that meet industry standards for growing practices.

In field packing standards A. Color

I. Bunches should be of uniform color ranging from Medium to Medium Dark green B. Size and Shape

I. Head Size

a. 14's must be from 3" to 5.5"

b. I S's must be from 3" to 4.5"

2. Stalk Size

a. Must slender with a maximum of 1.5"

3. Bunch Size

a. l 4's must have 2 to 4 heads

b. I S's must have 2 to 4 heads

4. Heads must be compact with no open or flowering beads Defects I.

Soft rot - none will be allowed in any carton Decay - none will be allowed in any carton Orange bead - no more than I% allowed per bunch Cat eye - no more than 5% cat eye allowed per bunch Water spotting - the presence of water spotting must be noted to sales Hollow butt - some stalks can show hollow butt with light discoloration Purpling - must be communicated to sales Insect Damage

a. No more than I to 2 heads per box can show insect damage

b. The presence of live insects must be noted prior to harvest

D. Mechanical Damage I. Non-serious mechanical damage

a. No thumb/finger prints on the heads

b. Shattering - occasional damage no larger than the size of a quarter per head

c. Carton mechanical/carton burn damage - occasional damage no larger than size of a quarter per head to be kept to a minimum

2. Serious Mechanical Damage

a. Broken stalks - zero to I allowed per carton

b. Broken laterals - no more than I bunch per carton

E. Pack Style

I. Trim

Handling I.

a. Stalks mostly free of leaves and leaf spurs

1. Stalk trimming to be done by hand or by downward motion of knife

11. Broccoli in carton must be packed in straight, uniform lines, leaving a good channel for ice.

Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for slowing down or stopping the crew to prevent product from overflowing off packing trailers.

The harvest company crew boss is responsible for controlling tractor speed to prevent crews from throwing product onto the packing trailer The harvest company crew boss is responsible for making sure cutting crew cuts product ahead of turns The harvest company crew boss is responsible for making sure crew cleans packing tables completely before breaks and lunch The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

Packaging specifications I.

Broccoli must be packed in the correct carton and labeled according to quality. It is the responsibility of the harvesting company crew boss and the harvesting company to make sure the proper cartons are in the field and that the right product is packed in the correct label.

Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

Broccoli must be stacked on a# I recycled hardwood pallet.

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6. The harvest company crew boss and crews are responsible for handling packed product correctly. Cartons are to be stacked carefully, not thrown or roughly handled.

J. Packaging specifications

I. Broccoli must be packed in the correct carton and labeled according to quality. It is the responsibility of the harvesting company crew boss and the harvesting company to make sure the proper cartons are in the field and that the right product is packed in the correct label.

2. Proper cartons will be kept in stock.

3. Broccoli must be stacked on a #1 recycled hardwood pallet.

Post-Harvest Standards

A. Growers/Suppliers are responsible for selecting their own harvesting and hauling companies for their product.

C. Their hauling company is responsible for hauling trailer to the appointed cooling facility, this will be Apio Cooling unless otherwise communicated to the crew boss, within 1 hour of harvest completion.

D. The harvest company crew boss is responsible for accurately filling out harvest tickets.

E. The harvest company crew boss and crew are responsible for cleaning up the field and surrounding area of any items brought in to harvest. This includes: cartons, wickets, bags, pallets, etc.

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PART II: FAR CLAUSES

52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper, MAY 2015)

52.204-9, Personnel ID Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (JAN 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-

77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the

Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section

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743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

X__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) (52.219-6) __ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7 __ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (MAY 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

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