Hay for Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest
ID: 1284LM26Q0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Hay Farming (111940)

PSC

FORAGE AND FEED (8710)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48d0b6eba4c34191a253ac2c6fe16f5e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking quotations for the procurement of 236 tons of hay for the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest. The hay, intended for government horses and mules, must be large round or square bales, free from mold, dust, and rain, and produced in the year 2025 unless otherwise approved. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of providing quality forage for government animals while supporting local agricultural enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, and can direct inquiries to Andrea Haines at andrea.haines@usda.gov.

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    HAINES, ANDREA M
    andrea.haines@usda.gov
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    1284LM26Q0006 .pdf
    The solicitation, 1284LM26Q0006, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 236 tons of large round and/or square hay bales for the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The hay, to be used for government horses and mules, must be free of mold, dust, dirt, and rain, and must be from the current year (2025) unless otherwise approved. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on a comparative evaluation of technical approach, past performance, and price, with best value to the Government being the determining factor. Offerors must submit pricing that includes delivery, an experience questionnaire with relevant contracts from the last five years, and a written plan for product and delivery. Offers are due by January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to Andrea Haines. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, anti-discrimination, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance. Protests can be filed through the USDA Ombudsman Program.
    Attachment 1 Specifications and Delivery Information.pdf
    The Ninemile Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest intends to purchase 236 tons of hay for government horses and mules, as detailed in their Hay Purchase Specifications. The hay must be delivered to the Ninemile Ranger Station by February 13, 2026, during business hours (Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, excluding federal holidays). Acceptable hay types are large round or large square bales, weighing between 1,000-1,300 lbs for round bales and 1,000-1,700 lbs for square bales. The hay must be straight grass (preferred) or an alfalfa/grass mix; straight alfalfa and silage are not acceptable. Hay must be free of mold, dust, dirt, and not have been rained on, and must be produced and baled in 2025 unless otherwise approved. The contractor must contact Casey Burns at (406) 626-5409 before delivery, and Ninemile staff will unload the bales. Hay weight will be verified by certified scale tickets.
    Attachment 2 Ninemile Hay Barn Vicinity Map.pdf
    The document is a vicinity map centered on the Ninemile Ranger Station and Hay Barn, located off 9 Mile Rd. It details key features and areas of interest, including the Ninemile Remount Depot and Historic site, Grand Menard Picnic Area, and Visitor Center Host Sites. The map also shows Ninemile Creek and Edith Peak Rd, providing geographical context for these federal government facilities. This visual aid could be relevant for federal grant applications, state, and local RFPs, or other governmental planning related to infrastructure, historical preservation, or public access at these sites.
    Attachment 3 Ninemile Hay Barn Map.pdf
    The document is a map titled "Hay Barn map" with a legend indicating "Outside Hay Storage" (C) and "Hay Barn." It includes a road and is sourced from Google Earth imagery from 2024. The map displays the layout of a hay barn and an associated outdoor storage area. This document, likely part of a federal or state/local RFP or grant application, serves to visually represent the existing or proposed infrastructure related to agricultural storage, providing spatial context for planning, development, or operational purposes.
    Attachment 4 Experience Questionnaire.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service's "EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE" is a comprehensive document designed to assess the capabilities and experience of contractors for solicitations. It requires detailed information regarding the contractor's business type, years of experience as both prime and sub-contractor, and a list of completed projects within the last three years, including contract amount, type, completion date, and owner contact information. The questionnaire also asks about concurrent contractual commitments, including dollar amount, percentage completed, and completion date. Additionally, it probes into any past failures to complete work or instances where work was completed by performance bond, and whether project sites were inspected. It requests information on available employees (minimum and maximum numbers, and if they are regularly on payroll), specific equipment, and estimated progress rates. The document also asks for the experience of key individuals involved in the contract. Finally, it includes a certification section requiring the official's name, title, signature, and date, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the provided information and authorizing the Forest Service to verify details.
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