UREA Fertilizer

The contract involves the procurement of 35 tons of granular or technical grade urea with strict technical specifications, including a minimum of 46% nitrogen content, high purity levels (at least 99%), limited moisture (up to 1%), and specific particle sizes (2-4 mm). The delivery must be made in large tote bags weighing approximately one ton each, with the delivery location at Lompoc Farm in California. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Industries (FBI), is set aside exclusively for small businesses under a total small business set-aside FAR 19.5, emphasizing the importance of socioeconomic certifications such as WOSB, EDWOSB, or 8(a). The response deadline is December 17, 2025, with proposals due by December 15, 2025, and the procurement process follows standard FAR procedures, incorporating clauses related to security, supply chain integrity, and prohibited equipment or services. The contractual clauses incorporated include provisions for personal identity verification, whistleblower protections, representations regarding telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on certain foreign-made products. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed-price, with delivery and acceptance at the specified California location, and payment to be processed via electronic funds transfer through the SAM system. Offerors must provide necessary certifications, including UEI and CAGE codes, and representations related to small business status and compliance with supply chain security requirements. While detailed pricing information is not included in the available documentation, it is implied that proposals should be structured according to standard FAR commercial item procedures, with attachments and additional sheets to be submitted as necessary. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, technical precision in product specifications, and adherence to small business set-aside requirements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality urea in large tote bags within the specified performance framework.