UPDATED Sources Sought for Equine Hay Feed and Supplements 15 Feb 22.pdf

UPDATED to Extend Due Date

Equine (Horse) Hay, Feed and Supplements Bulk Delivery US Army North (ARNORTH)

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Fort Sam Houston, Texas

This is a Sources Sought Request.

This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote.

The purpose of this request is to identify potential contractors who are willing and capable of providing for the bulk delivery of equine hay, feed and supplements as described in the table below.

Particulars: This requirement is for the U.S. Army North Caisson Section which is located on Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section is one (1) of only two (2) active duty, full-time caisson units in the U.S. Army. It was established following the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. The current Caisson Section became fully functional in the fall of 2002 and has executed hundreds of Full Military Funeral Honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The current Equine Herd Size ranges from 1 to twenty

(20) horses and meeting the nutritional needs of these Army equine assets is imperative to the Caisson mission.

The Government is contemplating issuing a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to provide bulk delivery of equine hay, feed and supplements for up to twenty (20) horses belonging to Caisson, Headquarters Support Company (HSC), Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, JBSA Fort Sam Houston.

This requirement is anticipated to be a base year plus four (4) one-year option (total of five (5) years).

Delivery schedule will be coordinated upon issuance of any potential solicitation.

Equine Hay, Feed and Supplements

Interested contractors should respond by email to Jill Van Plew, jill.van_plew@us.af.mil and Gary Beck, gary.beck@us.af.mil by 26 February 2022 by 9:00 AM CT with the following information:

Timothy Hay First Cutting of Timothy Hay with minimum total annual small square bale (two string, 50-60lb) count of 3,000 bales and maximum of 8,000 bales ordered per year. With the following nutrient values:

• Crude Protein between 7-11% mailto:jill.van_plew@us.af.mil mailto:gary.beck@us.af.mil

• Calcium 0.38 – 0.71%

• Digestible Energy .82-.94 (Mcal) per lb.

Taken with a core sample at first cutting of contracted hay and results supplied to Caisson Platoon for verification of nutrient levels per year of contract.

Feed Minimum total annual of 72, 50lb bags and maximum of 150, 50lb bags of Safe Choice or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year.

With the following values below:

• Crude Protein Min 14.0%

• Crude Fat Min 7.0%

• Crude Fiber Max 15.0%

• Lysine Min 0.9%

• Methionine Min 0.35%

• Threonine Min 0.55%

• Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) Max 15.0%

• Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) Max 34.0%

• Dietary Starch Max 17.0%

• Sugar Max 5.0%

• Calcium Min 0.9% - Max 1.2%

• Phosphorus Min 0.7%

• Copper Min 50 ppm

• Selenium Min 0.6 ppm

• Zinc Min 160 ppm

• Non-structural Carbohydrates (NSC) Max 13%

• Vitamin A Min 3.000 IU/LB

• Vitamin D3 Min 350 IU/LB

• Vitamin E Min 100 IU/LB

• Biotin Min 0.45 mg/LB

• Lactobacillus acidophilus Min 5.1 mil CFU/LB

• Lactobacillus casei Min 5.1 mil CFU/LB

• Bifidobacterium thermophilum Min 5.1 mil CFU/LB

• Enterococcus faecium Min 5.1 mil CFU/LB

Senior Feed Minimum total annual of 36, 50lb bags and maximum of 125, 50lb bags of Safe Choice or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year.

With the following values below: Safe Choice or Similar Nutrient Value:

• Crude Protein Min 14.0%

• Crude Fat Min 8.0%

• Crude Fiber Max 16.0%

• Lysine Min 0.75%

• Methionine Min 0.35%

• Threonine Min 0.55%

• Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) Max 19.0%

• Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) Max 34.0%

• Dietary Starch Max 14.0%

• Sugar Max 6.0%

• Calcium Min 0.75% - Max 0.95%

• Phosphorus Min 0.65%

• Copper Min 40 ppm

• Selenium Min 0.3 ppm

• Zinc Min 140 ppm

• Vitamin A Min 4,500 IU/LB

• Vitamin D3 Min 450 IU/LB

• Vitamin E Min 150 IU/LB

• Biotin Min 0.45 mg/LB

• Lactobacillus acidophilus Min 5.10 mil CFU/LB

• Lactobacillus casei Min 5.10 mil CFU/LB

• Bifidobacterium thermophilum Min 5.10 mil CFU/LB

• Enterococcus faecium Min 5.10 mil CFU/LB

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Min 0.45%

• Omega 6 Fatty Acids Min 2.5%

Electrolytes Minimum total annual of 36, 30lb buckets and maximum of 75, 30lb buckets of Electro Dex or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year. With the following values below: Electro Dex or Similar Nutrient Value:

• Calcium min 0.25% - max 0.75% per lb

• Sodium min 22.00% per lb

• Chloride min 47.00% per lb

• Potassium min 11.00% per lb

• Magnesium min 0.40% per lb

Alfalfa Cubes Minimum total annual of 108, 50lb bags and maximum of 280, 50lb bags of Mustang Sally or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year. With the following values below: Mustang Sally or similar Nutrient Value:

• 7/8 inch size Alfalfa cube.

• Crude Protein- Min-15%

• Crude Fat- Min 1.5%

• Crude Fiber Max 30%

• TDN 55%

• Ingredients:

o Premium chopped sun-cured Alfalfa o Natural Bentonite (binder)

Farrier Formula Minimum total annual of 75, 44lb buckets and maximum of 200, 44lb buckets of Mustang Sally or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year. With the following values below: Life Data Labs or Similar Nutrient Value:

• Crude Protein Min 19.0%

• Crude Fat Min 7.10%

• Crude Fiber Max 21.0%

• Lysine Min 0.91%

• DL-Methionine Min 3.10%

• Cystine Min 0.24%

• Glycine Min 0.81%

• Proline Min 1.09%

• Tyrosine Min 0.50%

• Phenylalanine Min 1.03%

• Phospholipids Min o Phosphatidylcholine 1.46%

• Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) Max 14.00%

• Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) Max 21.00%

• Ash Max 12.5%

• Calcium Min 0.90% - Max 1.80%

• Phosphorus Min 0.50%

• Sodium Max 0.10%

• Copper Min 541 ppm

• Zinc Min 1,471 ppm

• Iodine Min 7.1 ppm

• Ascorbic Acid (vit. C) Min 2,720 mg/lb

• Biotin Min 53.6 mg/LB

• Choline 2,270 mg/lb

• Inositol 2,030 mg/lb

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Min 0.59%

Feed Supplement, Ration Balancer

Minimum annual of 108, 50lb bags and maximum of 200, 50lb bags of Triple Crown Ration Balancer or Similar Nutrient Value ordered per year. With the following values below:

• Crude Protein Min 30.0%

• Crude Fat Min 3.00%

• Crude Fiber Max 4.0%

• Non-structural Carbohydrates (NSC) Max 13%

• Lysine Min 2.00%

• Methionine Min 0.50%

• Calcium Min 4.00% - Max 5.00%

• Phosphorus Min 1.50%

• Copper Min 295 ppm

• Potassium Min 1.40%

• Magnesium Min 2.40%

• Selenium Min 3.40 ppm

• Zinc Min 940 ppm

• Iron Min 750 ppm

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Min 0.22%

• Omega 6 Fatty Acids Min 1.20%

Bedding Minimum annual of 405, 10 cubic foot bags of large flake shavings of horse bedding and maximum of 1600, 10 cubic foot bags of large flake shavings of horse bedding per year.

[ ] Yes, we are interested and capable of providing ALL these supplies and services

[ ] Yes, we are ONLY interested and capable of providing the following (check all that apply):

[ ] Timothy Hay (first cut) [ ] Feed [ ] Senior Feed [ ] Electrolytes [ ] Alfalfa Cubes [ ] Farrier Formula [ ] Feed Supplement, Ration Balancer [ ] Bedding

[ ] No, we are not interested or capable.

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