Alfalfa Hay, Large Round or Square Bales, 2225 tons
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is procuring 2,225 tons of alfalfa hay for the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. The contractor must deliver large round or square bales of grinding quality from the 2026 crop year, with each bale weighing at least 1,000 pounds. To meet technical requirements, the hay must be free of mold or foul odors, contain a minimum of 16% crude protein, and maintain a total digestible nutrient range of 55 to 60 percent or better on an "as received" basis. Full delivery is required on an F.O.B. Destination basis to Nebraska by October 31, 2026, with the contract to be awarded on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis. Quotes for this total small business set-aside must be submitted to Contracting Officer Richard Hawthorne by September 16, 2026.