Specifications.docx

Cubed Alfalfa and Cubed Mixed Grass Hay at the USDA hemoparasite barn at UI

- Description The Animal Disease Research Unit in Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID requires both Alfalfa Hay and Mixed Grass Hay for horses, sheep, cattle, and goats located at the hemoparasite barn at the University of Idaho at 875 Perimeter Drive, Moscow, ID.

Separate kinds of hay are required. The mixed hay is used to feed the horses as the high protein content of the alfalfa causes digestive issues. The alfalfa bales are used to feed the calves and is also used to supplement horse feed if an animal is under weight. For this reason, the amount of alfalfa needed vs the amount of mixed hay needed can vary depending on the needs of the farm.

Turnaround time from order to delivery

- Two weeks Technical Requirements (All product)

· Alfalfa and mixed hay to be separated and weighed for each delivery

· Offloading by vendor using squeeze loader

· 3-string bails, each weigh approximately 150 lbs. 22”W x 16”H x 44”L . Any larger will not work with our equipment/facilities.

Alfalfa Requirements

· Minimum 15 tons/maximum 20 tons

· Cubed Alfalfa Hay 2nd and 3rd cutting

· Must be lab-tested at minimum once a year for nutritional standards:

· Protien value min 14%/max 20%

· ADF min 30/max 40

· TDN min 50/max70 Mixed Grass Hay Requirements

· Minimum 8 tons/maximum 15 tons

Exceptions

· Delivery extensions can be allowed due to weather, mechanical, or personnel availability factors.

· If 2 string bales offered, offloading and stacking are required by vendor.

· Location can offload 3 string bales using onsite tractor, delivery will take longer.

ESTIMATED IDIQ AMOUNTS

· ARS estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of the purchases through this IDIQ may be up to $80,000.00 per year. The IDIQ

· ceiling will be set at $240,000.00. Any USDA Agency is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the

· IDIQ pursuant to this SOW.

ORDERING PERIOD

· The contract ordering period shall be three years form the date of award. Exact dates will be determined at time of contract award.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

· Delivery requirements, such as place of delivery, freight/shipping costs, and time of delivery are to be determined and/or negotiated with the ordering activity at time of IDIQ order placement.