Indefinite Delivery Contract 12505B25D0008

The federal contract IDV award is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of grass hay large square bales to the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The contracting agency is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming) with a small business size standard of $2.5 million. The prime contractor, Frontier Trading Inc., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business operating as Frontier Trading. The contract has a maximum value of $72,800 and a period of performance from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with an estimated maximum quantity of 400 tons and a minimum order of 20 tons. The hay must meet specific quality and nutritional requirements, and the contractor must deliver the bales within five working days of order receipt using clean vehicles. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method.

The original solicitation (No. 12505B25Q0029) was issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for the supply of grass hay large square bales to support the USDA's agricultural research programs. The solicitation outlines detailed specifications for the hay, including grade, relative feed value, and protein content. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a company website, three customer references, and the ability to accept credit card payments. The contract seeks to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality forage to support the USDA's research activities related to livestock and wild animal management.