Wild Horse Feed 127EAY25Q0010 Amendment 01
ID: 127EAY25Q0010AMEND01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEMODOC NATIONAL FORESTALTURAS, CA, 96101, 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/opp/8107f9906a24492b84200c8afb704664/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service at Modoc National Forest, is seeking suppliers for grass and alfalfa hay to support the feeding of wild horses at the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals near Alturas, California. The procurement involves a total of 1,600 tons of grass hay and 100 tons of alfalfa, which must be sourced from the 2024/2025 crop year and meet specific quality standards for uniformity and curing. This initiative is crucial for providing adequate nutrition to horses temporarily held from federal lands, and it emphasizes the federal commitment to supporting small businesses through a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including technical and price components, by March 26, 2025, with the contract period extending from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kari Hughes at kari.hughes@usda.gov or call 805-291-6349.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kari Hughes
    (805) 291-6349
    kari.hughes@usda.gov
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    127EAY25Q0010 Amend 01 Wild Horse Feed.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for hay and alfalfa bales to be supplied to the USDA Forest Service, specifically for the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in Modoc National Forest, California. The solicitation (Number: 127EAY25Q0010) is for 1600 tons of grass hay and 100 tons of alfalfa, designated for short-term feeding of horses. The bid is set as a Total Small Business set-aside, with a deadline for submission on March 26, 2025. The specifications dictate that all hay products must originate from the 2024/2025 crops, be domestically grown, and meet specific quality criteria such as uniformity and proper curing. Offers are required to include both technical and price proposals, demonstrating past performance and technical capability relevant to hay supply. The selected contractor will be expected to provide timely deliveries as specified, with a contract period running from March 31, 2025, until March 30, 2026. The process aims to support small businesses while ensuring quality feed for the horses, embodying federal practices to foster fair competition in government procurement.
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