Romo feed HAY

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a small business contractor to supply certified weed-free hay for Rocky Mountain National Park's barn and animal packing program. The solicitation (140P1225Q0003) requires a vendor to deliver a 50/50 grass/alfalfa hay mix in small square bales meeting specific quality standards, including 12-15% moisture content, 70-75 lb bales, and 9-12% protein content. Qualified vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a DOT number for interstate transport, and provide a nutritional analysis with their quote. Quotes are due by December 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM MST and must be submitted via email to luke_bowman@nps.gov, with questions accepted until December 9, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, evaluating vendors' ability to meet the precise hay specifications and delivery requirements.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, with a size standard of 650 employees and an annual sales cap of $750,000. The contract includes a base period from May 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with option periods extending through fiscal year 2029. The total annual quantity is up to 3,640 bales, distributed across three delivery locations: Estes Park CO, Grand Lake CO, and Fort Laramie WY. Specific delivery requirements include arrival by 2:00 PM MST using hydraulic trailer or forklift, with designated operating hours at each location. The base year requires 1,920 bales for the East Barn (May-September) and 1,080 bales for Fort Laramie (September-March), with flexible options for subsequent years. Delivery will be FOB destination, with the primary performance location being the National Park Service Rocky Mountain National Park at 1000 Hwy 36, Estes Park, Colorado.