Agricultural Lease-NAS OCEANA UNIT -01 Approx. 316.10 Acres LO-11310

The agricultural lease for Unit-O1 at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, encompasses 316.10 acres designated as a single farming unit with Class IIIW soil capability due to wet conditions, requiring open ditch drainage to achieve Class III productivity. Lessees must implement conservation practices in accordance with USDA NRCS standards and utilize technical support from the local Field Office in Chesapeake, Virginia, with all improvements becoming government property upon lease expiration. Mowing of ditch banks is mandated every other year and must be completed by December 31, with lessees advised to contact the Agricultural Lease Manager if scheduling conflicts arise. The lease term is one year, beginning July 1, 2026, with nine optional one-year renewal periods, and the government reserves the right to terminate at any time. All pesticide and fertilizer applications must comply with EPA regulations, Virginia state laws, and Integrated Pest Management principles, requiring annual reporting through the NOPRS system, submission of pesticide labels and applicator certifications within 30 days of award, and immediate notification of any spills or environmental releases. Lessees must adhere to strict storage and handling protocols for chemicals, including ventilation, temperature control, segregation of incompatible substances, and repackaging procedures that maintain original labeling and triple rinsing of containers. Insurance coverage of at least $50,000 for property damage and $1,000,000 for personal injury per accident is mandatory, with the U.S. Government named as an additional insured and required endorsements including waiver of subrogation and 30-day cancellation notice. Labor standards under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act apply, mandating overtime pay at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 8 per day or 40 per week, with liquidated damages of $10 per day per affected employee for violations. No assignment or subleasing is permitted without prior written government consent, and all work must comply with base security, access, and safety rules. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate via physical mail or hand delivery to NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia, by 2:00 PM EST on May 26, 2026, using the prescribed bid form, with no electronic submissions allowed. Payments are to be made to the U.S. Treasurer via PAY.GOV or postal mail, and no contract value or pricing details are specified in the solicitation.