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Alfalfa Hay, Large Round or Square Bales, 2225 tons

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1232SA26Q0858Federal

Response Deadline09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0858 is a request for quotations for 2225 tons of alfalfa hay in large round or square bales. Issued by the USDA Ars Afm Apd, this combined synopsis and solicitation is open to all responsible sources, with the place of performance located in Clay Center, Nebraska. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940, with a size standard of 2.5 million dollars. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline of September 16, 2026.

General Info

USDA seeks 2225 tons of alfalfa hay in Nebraska; small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

111940 - Hay FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Clay Center, NE, 68933, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Solicitation RFQ 1232SA26Q0858 – Alfalfa Hay Requirement

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 9

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 16

Submission deadline

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09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Richard Hawthorne

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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.

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