Specifications Alfalfa.pdf
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This document outlines specifications for a federal contract to supply alfalfa hay. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Plains Area is soliciting bids under solicitation number 12805B24Q0034 to provide 1800 tons of alfalfa hay to the USDA/ARS/USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska by January 15, 2024. The alfalfa hay must be round or square bales of grinding quality with a minimum 16% crude protein and 55-60% total digestible nutrients on a dry matter basis. Delivery is required to be completed by the specified date, with coordination of delivery times between 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. A scale ticket showing weights is required for each load delivered using the on-site certified scale.
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Specifications Document: Alfalfa Hay (1800 Tons)
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:
• Product:
1800 Tons of Alfalfa Hay
• Product 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 2023 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 01/15/2024.
3.0 Deliverable/Schedule/Address:
• Delivery must be made in full by 01/15/2024.
USMARC
844 Road 313 Clay Center, NE 68933
4.0 Government Furnished:
• Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
• Location for delivery
• State of Nebraska certified scale
5.0 Performance Requirement Measures:
Delivery of 1800 ton of Alfalfa Hay per the technical requirements within the expected delivery time.
6.0 Government Point of Contact:
Danny Trausch, Phone: (402)762-4120, danny.trausch@usda.gov mailto:danny.trausch@usda.gov
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