Solicitation for Agricultural Opportunity (123.94 Acres) at Naval Air Station Kingsville, TX
ID: N69450-25-RP-00021Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEASTNAS JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32212-0030, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming (111998)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (X1PC)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2f9fd66f7c7f445d8f724ea356bd7666/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, is soliciting bids for a one-year lease of approximately 123.94 acres of agricultural land at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, designated exclusively for row crop cultivation. The lease includes an option to renew for up to nine additional one-year periods and will commence on March 1, 2025. This initiative aims to optimize government land use for agricultural production while ensuring compliance with environmental stewardship and safety standards. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by January 27, 2025, with a public opening scheduled for January 31, 2025; inquiries should be directed to David Garza at david.c.garza8.civ@us.navy.mil or Michelle Ross at michelle.l.ross59.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas, is offering a one-year lease for approximately 123.94 acres of agricultural land designated solely for row crop cultivation, with the potential to extend for nine additional one-year periods. The lease will commence on March 1, 2025, and interested bidders must submit sealed bids by January 27, 2025, with a public opening scheduled for January 31, 2025. A 20-foot buffer zone from the installation's fenceline is mandated, and a deposit of at least 25% of the first year’s rent must accompany each bid. Bidders are integrated into a strict bidding process that prohibits federal employees from participating. The successful bidder must comply with a comprehensive Conservation Plan detailing soil and water conservation practices and is responsible for all maintenance and compliance with environmental laws. The lease also outlines liability limitations, restrictions on pesticide use, and the requirement for liability insurance. All inquiries regarding the lease must be directed to the designated contact person. This initiative aims to optimize the use of government land for agricultural production while ensuring responsible environmental stewardship and adherence to safety standards.
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