Liquid nitrogen fertilizer and application

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, seeks supply and application of liquid nitrogen fertilizer at its El Reno Farm facility in El Reno, Oklahoma, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. The procurement is a small business set-aside.

The requirement comprises two line items: 9,400 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer (28-0-0, product FARM0156) and application labor services across 650 acres, both with delivery/completion on November 2, 2026. All items must be awarded to a single offeror; failure to submit offers on both line items may result in rejection.

Place of performance is El Reno, Oklahoma. The NAICS code is 424910, Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders; PSC code is 8720, Fertilizers.

The contractor must provide all equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and materials. Application personnel must hold state licensing and certification for fertilizer application. The contractor must use calibrated equipment for accurate application rates, apply fertilizer uniformly following manufacturer instructions, prevent overspray and drift into non-target areas or water sources, and coordinate scheduling with the government for appropriate weather conditions. Full compliance is required with EPA regulations, state pesticide application laws, and OSHA safety standards. The contractor must provide Safety Data Sheets for all products and immediately report spills or environmental incidents.

The government will identify field boundaries, provide access to treatment areas, and coordinate scheduling. Payment will be made to UNICOR FPI Central Accounts Payable in Lexington, Kentucky. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 and includes DOJ-specific requirements on whistleblower protections, privacy, records management, data breach reporting, and cybersecurity training.

Modification 001, issued September 23, deleted herbicides from the product list and updated Line One specifications to reflect the 28-0-0 product requirement.