Square Baler - Parlier, CA

Solicitation 1232SA26Q0119 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for alfalfa harvesting services. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 115113 involves mowing, chopping, merging, and storage harvesting for approximately 1,550 acres, as well as 1,000 feet of haylage bagging. The primary place of performance is the USDA Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, with work typically occurring between May and August. The contract structure consists of a base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods and a final six-month extension possible through November 30, 2031. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a trade-off process to evaluate technical capabilities, past performance on at least two similar projects, and itemized pricing. Awardees must provide experienced personnel and necessary equipment, including discbine mowers and self-propelled choppers, while adhering to Service Contract Act wage determinations and federal anti-discrimination and DEI certifications. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by February 2, 2026, and require active registration in the System for Award Management.