PVC grass HAY

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region seeks 1,000 tons of grass hay for delivery between October 1 and November 25, 2026, with quotes due May 19, 2026. The procurement is set aside 100% for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS 111940 (Hay Farming) with a $2.5 million size standard.

Place of performance is the National Wild Horse and Burro Placement Center at Palomino Valley, Reno, Nevada (15780 State Route 445). Acceptable hay types are limited to Teff Grass, Timothy Grass, or combinations of Timothy, Brome, and Orchard Grass, all domestically grown, properly cured, sun-dried, and dust and mold-free. Bermuda hay and Canary hay are prohibited. Hay must contain no more than 25% alfalfa per bale and shall be free of bearded grains, long-awned forage plants, blister beetles, Russian Thistle, Cheatgrass, and other unhealthy weeds. Small bales must weigh 100–140 pounds secured with three strands of rot-proof twine; large bales must weigh 800–2,000 pounds in 4'×4'×8' or 3'×4'×8' dimensions secured with 6–8 strands of rot-proof twine. The contractor bears all transportation costs, unloading, and stacking. Delivery windows are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding weekends and national holidays. The contractor must provide state-certified weight tickets prior to delivery and three work days advance notice including anticipated shipment date, tonnage, and carrier information. The Government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract. Evaluation is lowest price technically acceptable, with delivery date as a technical factor. Payment is based on actual tonnage verified by certified weight tickets through the Internet Payment Platform System. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Matthew B. Merritt at matthew_merritt@ios.doi.gov.