# SAM #127EAY26Q0140

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

**Buyer:** USDA Forest Service
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 127EAY26Q0140
**NAICS:** 111940

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the &quot;Attachments/Links&quot; section of the posting:&nbsp; ATTACHMENT 1 - Terms and Conditions&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ATTACHMENT 2 - Schedule of Items</p>

<p>Quotes are due 09/28/2026 4:30 pm PDT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Email quotes to margaret.forrest@usda.gov</p>

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