Barley Straw Including Delivery
ID: 1232SA25Q0115Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedAug 6, 2025
$16.9K$16,875
AwardeePIONEER COMMODITIES, LLC Jerome ID 83338 USA
Award #:1232SA25P0175
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

PSC

FORAGE AND FEED (8710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f2240e79c48b4fc89832476f781ba851/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotations for the delivery of 135 tons of barley straw to two facilities in Idaho, with 85 tons designated for the Dubois feedlot and 50 tons for the Mud Lake feedlot. The procurement aims to secure high-quality straw free from mold and foreign materials, which is essential for the USDA's Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by August 1, 2025, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further details, potential bidders can contact Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov.

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    Monte Jordan
    monte.jordan@usda.gov
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    SOLICITATION 1232SA25Q0115.pdf
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the delivery of barley straw to specific locations in Idaho. The project involves the provision of 135 tons of barley straw delivered to two distinct USDA facilities: 85 tons to the Dubois feedlot and 50 tons to the Mud Lake feedlot. The solicitation details the requirements for submission, emphasizing that proposals must demonstrate both technical capabilities and competitive pricing for consideration. In evaluating bids, the government prioritizes a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, ensuring that offers are realistic and reflect a clear understanding of project requirements. Additional compliance regulations include mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses regarding business practices and contractor responsibilities. The proposal submission deadline is set for July 22, 2025, with a performance period extending into September 2025. The document represents a critical step in acquiring needed agricultural supplies while aiming for cost-effectiveness and compliance with federal regulations in contracting.
    Statement of Work 2025 Straw.docx
    The USDA Agricultural Research Service's U.S. Sheep Experiment Station is seeking to procure a total of 135 tons of Barley Straw, which includes 85 tons for delivery to its headquarters facility near Dubois, Idaho, and 50 tons to the Mud Lake feedlot. The straw must meet specific quality standards for the 2025 growing season, being free from mold, excessive weeds, and foreign materials. Delivery is scheduled between August 18 and September 25, 2025, with the requirement to unload and stack the straw four bales high at designated storage pads. The contractor must provide necessary equipment for these tasks, and delivery times must be coordinated with USDA personnel, with a strict no-delivery policy after 4:30 PM. Each delivery must include a weigh slip from a certified scale, and any non-compliant straw will be refused and must be removed by the contractor. The document outlines the logistical needs and quality requirements relevant to federal procurement practices.
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