Forage And Feed

PSC 8710 (Forage and Feed) encompasses a broad range of agricultural feed products and procurement activities for livestock, research animals, and wildlife management programs across multiple federal agencies. These products include hay, straw, grain, animal feed pellets, corn, wheat, and other nutritional supplements used in various settings such as research facilities, national parks, wildlife refuges, and agricultural research centers. The category supports feeding requirements for livestock, research animals, wild horses, and other animal populations managed by government agencies.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 8710 demonstrate significant diversity in scope, value, and recipients. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $762,750, with contract periods spanning several months to multiple years. Frequent awardees include Moore-Clark U.S.A., Inc., Zeigler Bros Inc., Farmers Co-Operative Association, and specialized agricultural supply companies. The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are prominent funding agencies. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly those under NAICS codes related to hay farming and animal food manufacturing. Delivery locations are predominantly in western and midwestern states, including Idaho, Nebraska, Wyoming, and California.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in PSC 8710 reflect a wide array of feed procurement needs across multiple agencies. The National Park Service has solicited certified weed-free hay for wild horse and stock programs in locations like Olympic National Park and Wyoming. The USDA Agricultural Research Service has requested various agricultural products including canola meal, corn, wheat, barley straw, and specialized cattle feed rations. The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Patrol has sought equine feed for border patrol horses. Contract opportunities typically involve Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangements, emphasize small business participation, and require precise nutritional and quality specifications for the requested feed products.