Specifications Alfalfa Part 2.pdf
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This document contains a solicitation for 1800 tons of alfalfa hay and the related specifications document. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Plains Area as request for quotation number 12805B24Q0074. Offerors must provide pricing and verify they are an authorized vendor to be considered for award. The specifications require large round or square bales of alfalfa hay weighing at least 1000 pounds per bale, with a minimum 16% crude protein and 55-60% total digestible nutrients on a dry matter basis. Hay must be of 2023 crop year and cannot be moldy or foul smelling. Delivery of 1800 tons is required to USMARC in Clay Center, Nebraska by January 15, 2024. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is the most advantageous based on technical acceptance, past performance, and price.
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Specifications
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:
Large 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, should not be moldy or foul smelling, and must weigh at least 1000 pounds per bale. 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.
3.0 Deliverable/Schedule/Address:
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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