HAY for boise district WH&b program

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is soliciting quotations for approximately 110 tons of alfalfa hay to support its Wild Horse and Burro Program at the Boise District Office. The solicitation requires fine-stemmed, leafy-green, quality alfalfa from the 2nd or 3rd cutting, delivered in 80 to 100-pound 2-strand bales with 15-18% cured protein content and free of mold, rain, or snow damage. Hay may consist of up to 30% grass mixed with alfalfa, and all delivery costs must be included in the unit price on a free-on-board destination basis. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to a single contractor using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation approach, with technical acceptability, past performance, and price serving as the primary evaluation criteria. Quotations must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. MDT, with the contracting officer being Galby Celestin.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming), with a size standard of $2.5 million in annual receipts. The delivery period extends from May 22, 2026, through August 1, 2026, with all deliveries required during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday at the Boise District Office corrals in Idaho. Hay shall be weighed at the contractor's facility prior to shipment using a state-certified weight ticket to ensure accurate measurement of the approximately 110-ton requirement. Successful contractors must be capable of handling the specified hay quality standards and maintaining the required delivery schedule. Payment processing will be conducted through the Internet Payment Platform with electronic invoicing.