Farm Labor Services IDIQ - Parlier CA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service has issued a Small Business Set Aside Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for farm labor services to support the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, California. The contract spans a five-year period of performance from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031, with a minimum guarantee of 5,000 hours and a maximum ceiling of 61,500 hours. The scope of work includes essential agricultural tasks such as soil preparation, planting, pruning, irrigation installation and repair, harvesting, and bee pollinator maintenance. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Contractors are required to provide a Farm Labor Manager to supervise operations and must adhere to strict worker support standards, including the provision of portable bathrooms, hand washing stations, shade, and drinking water. Compliance with OSHA regulations and the Service Contract Act is mandatory, with specific requirements for paid sick leave, health and welfare benefits, and two weeks of paid vacation per year. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) using Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) to measure timeliness and accuracy. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).