Hay Purchase for Modoc National Forest Double Devil Wild Horse

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of grass hay to support the Modoc National Forest Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals. The solicitation seeks 720 tons (1,440,000 pounds) of 6-string rectangle bales of domestically grown 2024/2025 crop hay in acceptable varieties including Meadow, Blue, Timothy, Orchard, Coastal, and Bermuda grass. Key requirements include sun-cured hay that is free of mold, dust, foreign matter, and blister beetles, with bales measuring approximately 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 8 feet long. Contractors must provide certified weight tickets and provide three workdays' notice to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to shipping, with deliveries occurring between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Proposals are due by November 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST and must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Jasmine Williams. The evaluation criteria and any specific scoring methodology are not detailed in the available documents, though quality and compliance with specifications appear to be primary considerations.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 111940 (Hay Farming) and a small business size standard of $2.5 million in annual revenue. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The contract period of performance spans from December 1, 2025, to May 30, 2026, covering the winter and early spring feeding season for the wild horses. All hay must be delivered to the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals located in Alturas, California 96101. Interested vendors should note that pricing will be evaluated on a per-ton basis, with bidders responsible for completing the provided price schedule with their proposed unit and total pricing for the full 720-ton quantity.