Various Fertilizers for Agriculture
ID: SV0194-26Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424910)

PSC

FERTILIZERS (8720)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8e35a9cb1db9498e838b1661eb838463/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for a contract titled "R2 Consultant" to provide third-party professional auditing, consultation, training, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) testing services for its Electronics Recycling Business Group Factories located across seven states. The contract will span a base year in 2026 with two option years in 2027 and 2028, focusing on compliance with Responsible Recycling standards, staff training, and various EH&S testing, including air and noise sampling. Proposals are due by January 2, 2026, at 2 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to the primary contact, Wesley Newell, at wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. Interested vendors should ensure they are registered in the SAM database and adhere to all security requirements associated with the correctional facilities where the work will be performed.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chad Privett
    chad.privett2@usdoj.gov
    Joshua Hassler
    joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov
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    1620000326 SV0194-26 R2 Consultant SF1449.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (SV0194-26) from UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeks third-party professional auditing, consultation, training, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) testing services for its Electronics Recycling Business Group Factories across seven U.S. locations. The contract is a 1-year firm-fixed-price agreement with two option years (2026-2028) and is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Proposals are due by January 2, 2026, 2 PM EST, via email to wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. Evaluation criteria include the qualifications of the firm, Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs), laboratories, and costs. The solicitation emphasizes contractor responsibility for security requirements, adherence to DOJ residency rules, and strict privacy and data management protocols, including prompt reporting of data breaches. Invoices are to be emailed to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov, and UNICOR expects most-favored customer pricing. The maximum order for a single item is $38,000.
    SV0194-26 PWS SOW - R2 Consultant 2026-2028.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines a contract for third-party professional auditing, consultation, training, and EH&S testing services for Unicor's Electronics Recycling Business Group Factories across seven locations in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kansas. The contract spans a base year (2026) and two option years (2027, 2028). Services include reviewing management systems for RIOS & R2V3 Responsible Recycling compliance, assisting with implementation of changes, reviewing Downstream Due Diligence documentation for 20 business partners, providing staff training, scheduling and supporting certification/surveillance audits, and performing internal and compliance audits. EH&S testing, conducted by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and AIHA-accredited labs, involves annual noise and air sampling (for lead, cadmium, mercury) and surface wipe testing for lead dust. Year 3 (2028) adds air monitoring for beryllium, silica dust, and phosphor compounds. Reports are required for each testing event. The proposal evaluation will consider firm and CIH qualifications, laboratory qualifications, and costs.
    SV0194-26 R2 Consultant Soliciation Text w Clauses.pdf
    Unicor's Electronics Recycling Business Group seeks a small business contractor for third-party auditing, consultation, training, and EH&S testing services across its seven U.S. factory locations. This fixed-price requirements contract spans one base year (2026) with two option years (2027, 2028). Offers are due by 2 PM EST on January 2, 2026, submitted via email. Evaluation criteria prioritize firm and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) qualifications, laboratory qualifications, and costs. The solicitation outlines specific contractor responsibilities, including adherence to correctional facility security requirements and residency rules for DOJ contractors. Furthermore, the contract includes clauses on whistleblower protection, stringent privacy requirements for handling sensitive information, and records management, emphasizing data safeguarding, breach reporting, and government ownership of all created records. Invoices are to be emailed to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov.
    SV0194-26.pdf
    Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) at Lompoc Farm Operation seeks multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for fertilizer supply. This solicitation, SV0194-26, aims to secure various fertilizer types for agricultural farm operations, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery over a 12-month period, with options to renew annually for up to five years. Vendors must supply, transport, and deliver fertilizers meeting specific compositions and quality standards to the Lompoc facility within seven working days of an order. Orders will be placed competitively among BPA holders, with awards based on best value. Contractors must be SAM.gov registered, comply with USDA, EPA, and DOT regulations, and provide specific company information. Payment is contingent on successful delivery and acceptance, with orders ranging from $500 to $25,000. All communications and questions must be directed to the Contracting Officers via email.
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    R2 Consultant
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