Summary
This federal solicitation (SV0226-26), issued by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) under the Department of Justice, seeks a vendor to supply 400,000 pounds of square-baled alfalfa and oat hay for cattle operations at the UNICOR Lompoc Farm in Lompoc, California. The requirement is split evenly across four line items (large/small alfalfa bales and large/small oat bales, with round bales prohibited), and bidders must deliver FOB Destination within 30 days of award subject to strict nutritional, moisture, and quality inspection standards. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 424910 with award made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis; offerors must submit formal hay analyses and hold an active SAM registration, with quotes due to Contracting Officers Chad Privett and Joshua Hassler by 2:00 PM Local Time on July 20, 2026.