Inyo NF Annual Hay Purchase

The USDA Forest Service is seeking to procure approximately 75 tons of hay mix for the Inyo National Forest through solicitation 127EAS25Q0073. The hay must be a grass/alfalfa blend (60% grass, 40% alfalfa) delivered in small bales weighing 90-110 pounds each, meeting USDA premium #2 standards and suitable for riding and pack horses and mules. The hay must be free of mold, noxious weeds, invasive weeds, inorganic matter, and debris, with consistent bale shape, weight, and material throughout each flake. Offerors must demonstrate technical experience with at least three relevant projects within the last three years and submit proposals electronically to Contracting Officer Matthew Killian by September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price, with proposals required to include company information, technical experience documentation, and a completed Schedule of Items.

This procurement 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. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, offerors must provide unit pricing for the total 75-ton requirement in their Schedule of Items submission. The contract period of performance runs from September 30, 2025 to October 10, 2025, with delivery required within 10 days after receipt of order. All hay must be delivered to the Forest Service Stock Facility (Mann Ranch) located at Poleta Road 1600 in Bishop, California 93514, with the contract being awarded by the USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 2 office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.