RFQ 12639525Q0133.pdf

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (Standard Form 1449) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services. The solicitation seeks up to 200 tons of Alfalfa grass mix hay to be delivered to facilities located at or near 772 Highway 89 South in Gardiner, Montana 59030, with deliveries anticipated throughout the call order period of performance. The contract will be valid for 120 days from the date of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) award, with potential for multiple deliveries and a fixed pricing structure.

Key terms include a facility housing 60-120 buffalo, with hay demand fluctuating seasonally (highest from November through May, lowest from June through October). The hay must be certified weed-free, consisting of 100% grass or up to 30%-50% alfalfa mix, within one year old, not rotten or moldy, free of foreign materials, and in round bales with net wrap or twine. All deliveries must be coordinated with a designated contact, transported in compliance with DOT regulations, and verified by USDA representatives upon arrival. The solicitation allows for fair opportunity among BPA holders and has an aggregate dollar limitation of $500,000.