JOHN DEERE PARTS

Solicitation SVJA0103-26 is a sole-source procurement issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), for the provision of John Deere parts, emergency mechanical repairs, and scheduled field maintenance. The contract supports a fleet of tractors, heavy-duty implements, and automated harvesting accessories at Lompoc Farms in Lompoc, California. With an estimated annual cost of 125,000 dollars, the scope of work focuses on maintaining high fleet readiness and preventing catastrophic crop loss through rapid-response services and the use of genuine original equipment manufacturer components. The award is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) and FAR 6.103-1 due to the technical exclusivity of John Deere proprietary diagnostic systems and software calibrations. Market research identified RDO Equipment as the only viable vendor capable of meeting these requirements, as the other regional dealer, Cal Coast Machinery, does not accept government purchase orders. The procurement is managed by the contracting office in Washington, DC, with Chad Privett serving as the contracting officer. Performance is based on as-needed requirements to ensure continuous operational uptime during time-sensitive agricultural cycles.