SAM #127EAY26Q0140

USDA Forest Service Request for 75 Tons of Grass/Alfalfa Hay for Inyo National Forest

The USDA Forest Service, Inyo National Forest, is seeking quotes for the supply and delivery of 75 tons (150,000 lbs) of 3-string rectangle bales of grass/alfalfa hay for feeding mules and horses at the Mann Ranch stock facility in Bishop, CA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Inyo National Forest - Contracting Officer Representative: Margaret Forrest - Products Requested: - 75 tons of 3-string rectangle bales of grass/alfalfa hay - Composition: 80% grass, 20% alfalfa - Acceptable grass varieties: Meadow, Blue, Timothy, Orchard, Brome - Triticale or wheat hay is not acceptable - Bale size: approx. 18 in. W x 18 in. H x 36 in. L - Hay must be well cured, free of dust, mold, foreign material, and certain weeds - Suitable for feeding Forest Service mules and horses - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to Mann Ranch stock facility, Bishop, CA - Vendor responsible for unloading and stacking - Delivery window: between October 1 and October 20, coordinated Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Government may adjust delivery schedule based on storage capacity or mutual agreement - Notable Requirements: - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 111940 - Single award for the full quantity; pricing must cover all 75 tons - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to qualified suppliers meeting hay specifications.

Description

The requirements for this solicitation is to supply 75 ton (150,000 lbs) of 3 string rectangle bales of grass/alfalfa hay (80% grass, 20% alfalfa) for the Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514.

The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the "Attachments/Links" section of the posting:  ATTACHMENT 1 - Terms and Conditions      ATTACHMENT 2 - Schedule of Items

Quotes are due 09/28/2026 4:30 pm PDT      Email quotes to margaret.forrest@usda.gov

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