Herbicide/Fertilizer Application

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities is soliciting herbicide and fertilizer application services through UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.) for its El Reno Farm facility in Oklahoma. The scope of work requires the contractor to supply and apply herbicide and fertilizer to approximately 690 acres of grass fields in full compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Key contract requirements include supplying 24,000 fluid ounces of Grazon-Next herbicide (or equivalent) and 13,794 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, with application services for 1,000 acres, all to be delivered within 10 days or sooner after purchase order issuance. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation, ensure certified applicators perform the work, maintain calibrated equipment, prevent environmental contamination, and comply with EPA and OSHA standards. Evaluation will be based on ability to meet specifications, past performance, and price, with past performance and technical factors weighted as significantly more important than price. Sealed offers must be submitted via email to chad.privett2@usdoj.gov on the SF1449 form by April 29, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. EST, and all items will be awarded to a single offeror.

This solicitation is designated as a total set-aside for small business concerns, limiting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractor or award value range is specified in the solicitation documents. The contract is subject to Service Contract Act wage determination requirements, Department of Justice contractor residency requirements, and security clearance procedures for contractor personnel. Key numerical specifications include the treatment of approximately 690 acres of grass fields with delivery of supplies and application services within 10 days of purchase order issuance. The place of performance is El Reno, Oklahoma, where the farm facility is located, with invoices to be directed to UNICOR's central accounts payable office in Lexington, Kentucky or via email to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov.