Q and A - Wild Horse Feed.pdf
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- Wild Horse Feed Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 127EAY24Q0018
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- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for "Wild Horse Feed" (Solicitation Number 127EAY24Q0018). The RFQ is for the purchase of 750 tons (1,500,000 lbs.) of 6-string rectangular bales of grass hay and 750 tons (1,500,000 lbs.) of 6-string rectangular bales of alfalfa, to be delivered to the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in Alturas, CA. The key details include:
The required hay specifications are: Grass Hay RFV 90-100, CP 8-14%, TDN 52-60%; Alfalfa RFV 90-100, CP 16-21%, TDN 70%. Proposals must be submitted by email to Joshua.Williams2@usda.gov. The previous contract was awarded to KENDAL HORST under Contract #127EAY23P0033 for $264,000. The barn has sufficient height and opening space for a hay squeeze to unload the bales. Respondents are advised that the hay bales must be uniform in size and weight.
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Questions and Answers for “Wild Horse Feed” (127EAY24Q0018)
1. Will 3 x 4 x 8 bales be acceptable?
a. Yes, that is acceptable
2. Can 3 x 4 and/or 4 x 4 bales be acceptable together, or must they all be uniform?
a. They need to be uniform, as we’re feeding a high volume of horses and need to bales to be similar in weight and size.
3. What are the RFV (Relative Feed Value), CP (Crude Protein), and TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) requirements for the Alfalfa and Grass Hay?
a. We’ve never been this specific, we’ve been more general “suitable to horses” in the statement of work, and don’t require the hay to be tested, however- please see below.
b. RFV: 90-100 for Grass Hay and Alfalfa
c. CP: Grass Hay 8%-14% and Alfalfa 16%-21%
d. TDN: Grass Hay 52% to 60% Grass and Alfalfa 70%
4. How would you like my proposal to be submitted for this project?
a. Submit quotes by email to Joshua.Williams2@usda.gov.
5. Is there an incumbent? If so, can you provide the contract number or the contract amount?
a. Previous Awarded Vendor: KENDAL HORST
b. Contract #127EAY23P0033
c. Award Amount: $264,000
6. What is the height of the barn at the opening? The vendor’s Hay Squeeze for unloading, needs a 13 ft height clearance with at least a 10 ft opening.
a. The barn has more than enough head room and opening space for a hay squeeze. Past vendors have had no issues accessing and stacking hay in the bard. Please see photo attached.
b.
mailto:Joshua.Williams2@usda.gov
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