Alfalfa Hay, Large Round or Square Bales, 2225 tons
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0858
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 111940 Hay Farming
- PSC
- 8710 Forage And Feed
- Place of performance
- Clay Center, Nebraska 68933, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks 2,225 tons of alfalfa hay in large round or square bales, with quotations due September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to firms meeting the NAICS 111940 size standard of $2.5 million.
Place of performance is Clay Center, Nebraska (844 Road 313, USDA/ARS/USMARC). Delivery is required by October 31, 2026, F.O.B. destination. The hay must meet grinding quality specifications: minimum 16% crude protein, total digestible nutrients between 55–60% on an as-received basis, from the 2026 crop year, free of mold or foul smell, and at least 1,000 pounds per bale. Quotations must include forage test results documenting crude protein and TDN percentages, SAM.gov UEI numbers, unit and total pricing including shipping costs, estimated delivery dates, and confirmation of validity for at least 60 days from the RFQ close date.
Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable criteria, assessing price fairness, technical acceptability (product specifications and delivery timeline), and past performance. The government will provide unloading equipment and a certified scale for weighing. The PSC code is 8710, Forage and Feed. The contract incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with AGAR clauses addressing anti-discrimination compliance, unenforceable supplier terms, and contract closeout procedures. The contracting officer is Richard Hawthorne (Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov).
Notice text
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0858 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2225 Tons of Alfalfa Hay.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111940 The small business size standard is $2.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 1232SA26Q0858.pdf |
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