FNF Spotted Bear Hay

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks delivery of approximately 100 tons of certified weed seed-free hay to the Spotted Bear Ranger Station, with offers due September 17 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 111940 with a $2.5 million size standard.

Place of performance is Spotted Bear Ranger Station Hay Barn, 10 Hungry Horse Drive, Hungry Horse, Montana 59919. Delivery must occur between September 15 and 30, 2026. The hay must comprise small square bales weighing 70–95 pounds in dimensions of 14–16 inches wide, 18 inches high, and 38–42 inches long, with tight strings of uniform tension. Hay must meet Montana Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Act certification requirements, include a Transportation Certificate from the Montana Department of Agriculture, and be cut only in 2024 or 2025. The mixture shall not exceed 75 percent alfalfa or legumes, must be high quality with no mold and no more than 15 percent moisture content, and must be free of propionic acid or similar chemicals. The acceptable tonnage range is 95–105 tons.

Evaluation will weigh technical approach—including schedule compliance and detailed explanation of any unmet requirements—and price, with award to one offeror representing best value. F.O.B. destination is requested; all offers will be treated as F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified with estimated shipping costs included. Offers must be submitted by email to andrea.marks-cash@usda.gov in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format, including completed Schedule of Items, price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications. The contract will incorporate FAR and AGAR clauses addressing anti-discrimination compliance, small business utilization, electronic funds transfer payment, Buy American requirements, and sustainability standards.