HAY for boise district WH&b program

The Bureau of Land Management seeks 400 tons of alfalfa hay for its Boise District Wild Horse and Burro Program, with quotes due August 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. This is a 100% small business set-aside under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

Place of performance is the Boise District corrals at 12449 South Pleasant Valley Road, Boise, Idaho 83705. The solicitation number is 140L3626Q0053 and the NAICS code is 111940, Forage and Feed, with a small business size standard of $2.5 million.

The hay must be domestically grown alfalfa from the second or third cutting, fine-stemmed, leafy-green, and of good quality with no weeds, cheat grass, mold, rain damage, or snow damage. Alternatively, the contractor may supply a mix of alfalfa and grass with no more than 30% grass content. Cured protein content must range from 15 to 18%. Hay shall be delivered in 80 to 100-pound two-strand bales or up to 120-pound three-strand bales in 100 to 130-ton increments at the contractor's facility upon BLM request with minimum three workdays' advance notice. Delivery is restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and national holidays. The contractor must weigh hay at its facility prior to shipment and provide State Certified Weight Tickets at destination.

Performance runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with delivery required by September 29, 2027. This is a firm-fixed price, single award contract. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration and current representations and certifications. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Questions must be submitted no later than seven calendar days prior to the closing date.