The Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region awarded a firm fixed price purchase order valued at $496,553.25 to Retterath Cattle Company of Reno, Nevada. The contract calls for the delivery of 1,100 tons of grass hay between July 12 and August 27, 2022 to the National Wild Horse and Burro Placement Center in Reno. The solicitation sought teff grass, timothy grass, brome grass, or orchard grass that met specifications for curing, storage, and freedom from weeds and pests. The contract was set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 111940 for hay farming, with a $1 million size standard. As the sole awardee and prime contractor, Retterath Cattle Company will fulfill the Bureau's requirements to provide forage for wild horses and burros at the Placement Center prior to their adoption or placement in off-range pastures.