DRIP TAPE LOMPOC FARM, UNICOR

The contract is for the supply of 7.3 million linear feet of agricultural drip tape to be delivered FOB Destination to the UNICOR Federal Prison Industries Lompoc Farm in Lompoc, California, with an initial shipment of 300,000 feet due within 30 days of order receipt and the balance completed within 90 days. The product must meet strict technical specifications including high-quality polyethylene material, 5 mil wall thickness, 7/8 inch diameter, 12-inch emitter spacing, and a flow rate of 0.45 gallons per minute per 100 feet, packaged in bulk rolls between 7,000 and 10,000 linear feet. Each roll must be clearly marked with linear footage, wall thickness, flow rate, emitter spacing, and manufacturing lot number, and all shipments must be packaged to prevent damage during transit with labeling that includes vendor name, purchase order number, and quantity. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement under NAICS code 326122, administered by the Department of Justice through Federal Prison Industries, with the contracting officer being Chad Privett. It is set aside entirely for small businesses, with all associated clauses reflecting deviations from standard FAR provisions to enforce compliance with small business utilization, nonmanufacturer rules, whistleblower protections, child labor prohibitions, and trafficking in persons prevention, as well as FOB Destination terms. Technical factors are evaluated as significantly more important than price, with the award going to the offer that is most advantageous to the government, considering both technical compliance and cost. All offers must include UEI, business size certification, EFT details if applicable, and a complete technical description, with pricing held firm for 60 days. Offers are due June 29, 2026, and must be submitted directly to the contracting officer. Compliance with stringent privacy and security requirements is mandatory for all contractor personnel and subcontractors, including mandatory annual privacy and cybersecurity training aligned with DOJ Order 0904, FISMA, and Privacy Act mandates. All individuals accessing personally identifiable information must sign a non-disclosure agreement and the DOJ IT Rules of Behavior, and contractors must maintain records of training completion to submit annually to the contracting officer’s representative. The use of government IT equipment for unauthorized record creation is prohibited, and contractors are required to ensure records management compliance through approved training and adherence to federal and agency policies. Contractors must be self-insured to cover potential breach remediation