Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf
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- Alfalfa Hay Federal contract opportunity
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- 12805B23Q0082
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This request for quotation from the Department of Agriculture seeks 1200 tons of alfalfa hay to be delivered no later than March 1, 2023. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and quote pricing on a firm fixed price basis. Quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptance, past performance, and price using lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The alfalfa hay must meet minimum protein and nutrient specifications and be from the 2022 crop year, with delivery to the USDA Agricultural Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska no later than the stated date.
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Attachment 1 - Specifications Alfalfa Hay
1. Introduction: Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technology to solve high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. About 50 percent of the effort is with beef cattle, 30 percent with swine, and 20 percent with sheep. Alfalfa hay is used to feed for these animals.
2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide the alfalfa hay in the description and quantity listed.
3. Technical Requirements: 1200 tons of alfalfa hay.
Specifications: Round or Square bales of Grinding Quality Alfalfa with a minimum of 16% crude protein and a Total Digestible Nutrients (%TDN) between 55-60% or better on a Dry Matter Basis. Alfalfa hay should be of the 2022 crop year and should not be moldy or foul smelling. Alfalfa hay that does not meet the above specifications will be rejected. Alfalfa hay must be delivered to USDA/ARS/USMARC; Clay Center, NE and USMARC personnel will unload the hay bales. Truck drivers will need to coordinate with USMARC personnel on delivery times and schedules but normal hours of 7:00am -3:30pm Monday-Friday are anticipated. A scale ticket showing gross, tare, and net weight is required on every load delivered. A State of Nebraska certified scale is located on USMARC facilities and can be used for obtaining weights. Delivery is anticipated to start upon contract award and must be completed in full by 3/1/2023.
4. Point of Contact: Danny Trausch, 402-762-4120, danny.trausch@usda.gov
5. Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 03/01/2023 mailto:danny.trausch@usda.gov
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