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1232SA26Q0159 Feed Corn for Livestock

Questions and Answers

Question 1. Explain how you want this corn to be delivered?

Answer Semi-trucks with hopper bottom trailers are what are generally used by vendors to deliver corn to our location.

Question 2. You want 4500 Bushels 56Lb x1 Bushel 4500. x56.00 = 252,000 Lb. Of Feed Yello corn #2?

Answer Yes, we are requesting 4,500 bushels Yellow Feed Corn #2 with an average bushel weight of 56 lbs.

Question 3. What are the payment terms on this Solicitation since deliveries are spread out till May?

Answer Payment is generally due 30 days after the government receives a proper invoice or after acceptance of supplies/services, whichever is later. For deliveries scheduled over multiple months, partial invoicing is typically permitted. This means you may submit an invoice after each delivery is completed and accepted, rather than waiting until all deliveries are finished in May. Each invoice should reference the solicitation number and the specific line items delivered.

Question 4 What is the Variable allowance on this Solicitation?

Answer You maybe referring to page 5 of 11 452.211-71 Variation in quantity (Sep 2025)

Question 5 What is the FM limit? Does the delivery have to be in the increments shown or can the facility take more than 900 bushel a time?

Answer We follow the Broken Corn and Foreign Materials BCFM limits set by USDA for #2 Yellow Corn where BCFM maximum is 3%. Our facility can handle up to 1400-1450 bushels per delivery.

Question 6a. Could you please clarify the unloading infrastructure at the Fort Keogh facility? Specifically, is delivery via hopper-bottom trailer required, or are end-dump trailers acceptable?

Answer We can handle either hopper-bottom trailers or end-dump trailers.

Question 6b. While the solicitation states deliveries are to be made between 7:30 a.m.

and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, are there any preferred delivery times within that window or site-specific receiving considerations vendors should be aware of?

Answer There are no preferred times within the 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. window.

Question 6c. Is there a preference for dispensing corn directly into storage bins versus ground discharge at the destination?

Answer At the time that this solicitation is awarded, ground discharge will be the preference. Toward the end of the delivery schedule (late April/early May), we may be able to dispense into storage bins.

Question 6d. Are there any site-specific delivery limitations our driver should be aware of prior to delivery.

Answer We are not aware of any delivery limitations at this time.

Question 7 How am I supposed to submit my bid for this Solicitation? Is a pdf required or just a regular email with the supporting past experience form attached?

Answer 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov2025)

First Page (cover page) prepared on the company’s letterhead stationery and includes the following information: The solicitation number. The name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID number, telephone number, and email address of the quoter. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

All quotes are to be submitted electronically. The quoter shall provide an electronic copy via email to the contract specialist/purchasing agent in either Microsoft Word format or in Adobe PDF format.

Question 8 Would it be acceptable to structure delivery as three loads of approximately 1,500 bushels each? This approach would allow us to optimize transportation and pricing, potentially resulting in better overall value for the government. Please let us know if this delivery configuration meets your requirements.

Answer Yes, three loads of approximately 1,500 bushels each is acceptable.