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Alfalfa Hay, Large Round or Square Bales, 2225 tons

Awarded

1232SA26Q0858Federal

Submission Closed09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 111940

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 1232SA26Q0858 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement of 2,225 tons of grinding quality alfalfa hay. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940. The required hay must be from the 2026 crop year, provided in large round or square bales weighing at least 1,000 pounds each, and must not be moldy or foul smelling. Technical specifications require a minimum of 16 percent crude protein and total digestible nutrients between 55 to 60 percent or better on an as-received basis. The contract is intended to be a firm-fixed-price award based on best value to the government, with evaluations focusing on price fairness, technical acceptability, and past performance. All hay must be delivered FOB Destination to the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, with all deliveries completed by October 31, 2026. Each load requires a scale ticket showing gross, tare, and net weight for acceptance. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead to Richard Hawthorne by September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and must remain valid for at least 60 days.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$522,875

NAICS

111940 - Hay Farming

Place of Performance

Clay Center, NE, 68933, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

TODD'S FEED SUPPLY & TRAILER SALES, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation RFQ 1232SA26Q0858 – Alfalfa Hay Requirement

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 9

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Richard Hawthorne

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0858 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2225 Tons of Alfalfa Hay.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111940 The small business size standard is $2.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.