Wild Horse Feed 127EAY25Q0010

The United States Forest Service (USFS), specifically the Modoc National Forest-Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals, is seeking to procure 1,600 tons of grass hay and 100 tons of alfalfa hay to feed wild horses and burros brought in from federal lands. The solicitation requires 6-string rectangular bales from the 2024/2025 crop year, which must be domestically grown, sun-cured, and free from mold, dust, and harmful contaminants. Potential vendors must submit quotes by March 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time via email to Kari Hughes, with questions accepted until March 17, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on hay quality, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet monthly delivery requirements between March 31, 2025, and March 30, 2026. Vendors must provide state-certified weight tickets and be prepared to deliver and stack hay according to specific guidelines.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming) with a size standard of $2.5 million. The place of performance is located in Alturas, California 96101, where the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals are situated approximately 7.5 miles northwest of the city. Bales are expected to be approximately 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, with specific requirements for grass varieties and quality. The solicitation indicates that monthly deliveries will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative, with quantities potentially adjusted based on facility storage capacity and horse population. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the total hay requirement of 1,700 tons suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified small business hay farmers who can meet the stringent quality and delivery specifications.