ALFALFA AND OAT HAY LOMPOC,CA

This document is Amendment #002 to Solicitation SV0226-26, issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for a procurement supporting the Lompoc Farm facility. The primary purpose of this amendment is to address contractor inquiries and extend the proposal submission deadline. Key clarifications provided in the Q&A section include: - Unloading: UNICOR Lompoc Farm personnel will handle the unloading of hay trucks, and there are no specific stacking configuration requirements. - Delivery Logistics: Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and require a 24-hour advance notice. Staged or partial deliveries over multiple trips are permitted. - Delivery Timeline: Clarifying conflicting solicitation sections, the official delivery timeline is established as 30 days or sooner from the date of contract award. Additionally, the amendment formally extends the quote submission deadline to Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Offerors must submit signed copies of this amendment along with their final proposals. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This federal solicitation (No. SV0226-26), issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeks a contractor to supply 400,000 total pounds of bulk forage hay to support agricultural cattle operations at the Lompoc Farm in Lompoc, California. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 424910 (Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), with a standard size limit of fewer than 200 employees. The requirement is split evenly into four distinct line items of square bales, with round bales strictly prohibited: - 100,000 lbs of Alfalfa Hay (Large Bales) - 100,000 lbs of Alfalfa Hay (Small Bales) - 100,000 lbs of Oat Hay (Large Bales) - 100,000 lbs of Oat Hay (Small Bales) All delivered products must meet strict nutritional, moisture, and quality specifications, and are subject to inspection and laboratory analysis upon delivery. Non-conforming or moldy hay will be rejected and returned at the vendor's expense. Deliveries are required FOB Destination within 30 days of award or sooner. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officers Chad Privett and Joshua Hassler by July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time. Prior to award, offerors must submit a formal hay analysis for technical evaluation and hold an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical specifications being significantly more important than price.

This document is Amendment 00001 to Solicitation SV0226-26, issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Optical Division, located in Washington, DC. The amendment was effective on July 13, 2026, and was authorized by Contracting Officer Chad Privett. The sole purpose of this modification is to correct the specifications for Oat Hay under the solicitation. All other terms, conditions, and the deadline for receipt of offers remain unchanged.

This federal solicitation (SV0226-26) is issued by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) to procure bulk oat and alfalfa hay for cattle operations at the Lompoc Farm in California. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 424910 (Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), with a size standard of fewer than 200 employees. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The contractor must supply a total of 400,000 pounds of square-baled hay, split equally into four categories: 100,000 pounds each of large alfalfa bales, small alfalfa bales, large oat bales, and small oat bales. Round bales are strictly prohibited. Offerors must submit detailed laboratory hay analyses to be evaluated by the farm supervisor and a contract nutritionist before award. Deliveries are terms FOB Destination to UNICOR Lompoc Farm within 30 days of award or sooner. Any non-conforming or moldy hay will be rejected upon inspection and returned at the vendor’s expense. Offers are due by Monday, July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time, and must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officers Chad Privett and Joshua Hassler. Awards will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with technical factors being significantly more important than price. Prospective contractors must have an active and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award.