Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements.pdf
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- Alfalfa Hay Bales - RFQ Federal contract opportunity
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This document is a Specification for procuring 2000 Tons of Alfalfa Hay for the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC). The technical requirements specify large round or square bales of grinding quality alfalfa hay from the 2025 crop year, with a minimum of 16% crude protein and total Digestible Nutrients between 55-60%. Bales must weigh at least 1,000 pounds, be free of mold and foul odors, and delivered to USDA/ARS/USMARC in Clay Center, NE by 03/31/2026.
Delivery will occur during normal business hours (7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday), with truck drivers coordinating delivery times with USMARC personnel. Each load requires a scale ticket, and a State of Nebraska certified scale is available on-site for weight measurement. USMARC personnel will unload the hay bales and inspect each load, rejecting any that do not meet the specified requirements. The government point of contact is Danny Trausch, reachable at (402)-762-4120 or danny.trausch@usda.gov.
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Specifications Project: Alfalfa Hay Bales (2000 Tons)
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Background and Purpose:
Scientists at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technologies to solve high priority problems for the U.S. beef, swine, and sheep industries. As part of the effort, they require alfalfa hay to be fed to the cow herds. This hay will be a high value product to our facility.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
2.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
• Shall be Large Round or Square bales
• Shall be Grinding Quality Alfalfa Hay
• Shall have a minimum of 16% crude protein
• Shall have total Digestible Nutrients (%TDN) between 55-60% or better on an as received basis.
• Shall be of the 2025 crop year
• Shall not be moldy or foul smelling
• Shall be at least 1000 pounds per bale
• Shall make delivery of 2000 Tons
3.0 Delivery:
Alfalfa hay shall be delivered to USDA/ARS/USMARC located at 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933. 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 03/31/2026.
4.0 Inspection and Acceptance:
If a Load is received and is questionable in meeting the specifications the load will be set aside and tested before the alfalfa is accepted. Alfalfa hay that does not meet the above specifications will be rejected.
5.0 Government Furnished:
State of Nebraska certified scale
6.0 Performance Requirement Measures:
Delivery of 2000 tons of Alfalfa Hay per the technical requirements within the expected delivery time.
7.0 Government Point of Contact:
Danny Trausch, Phone: (402)-762-4120, danny.trausch@usda.gov mailto:danny.trausch@usda.gov
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