Alfalfa Hay

Added: Mar 14, 2017 10:58 am This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation announcement for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Solicitation number AG-32SD-S-17-0028 (See Attached Solicitation) is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-93 corrections. North American Classification Coded (NAICS) 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, is applicable.

This announcement is a total set-aside for Small Business Concerns.

The Vendor shall provide 600 ton of (1500 lb. max weight) Round bales mix grass/alfalfa (square bales are not acceptable), no dust or mold, put up green in 2016. Hay does not have to be barn-stored, normal weathering is acceptable. Doesn't matter if hay is twine or net wrapped. The government has a loader on site to unload the hay.

The source selection procedures to be used will be lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA)

Delivery location is: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service USDA-ARS-NPA LIVESTOCK & RANGE RES. LAB (LARRL), 243 FORT KEOGH ROAD MILES CITY, MT. 59301.

The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract on March 30, 2017.

As authorized by FAR 5.102, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and the USDA/ARS will provide no hard copies.

The successful company must mandatorily be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) at web site: www.sam.gov.

Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to Jeffery.Ridenour@ars.usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST March 28, 2017