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Certified Noxious Weed-Seed-Free Hay Supplier

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Submission Closed09/17/2026, 08:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 111940

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Bureau of Land Management

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Snowstorm Forage Kochia Seeding Services

Idaho State Office

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8 months ago

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This subcontract opportunity with the Flathead National Forest under the Department of Agriculture requires a supplier to provide 100 tons of certified noxious weed-seed-free hay for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects. The hay must be a mix of alfalfa and grass with a maximum of 75 percent legumes, cut in 2024 or 2025, and must be free of mold with a maximum moisture content of 15 percent. All hay must be produced in small square bales weighing between 70 and 95 pounds. The supplier is required to provide certification of the weed-seed-free status approved by the Montana Department of Agriculture. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940, with performance taking place in zip code 59919. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 17, 2026.

General Info

Supply 100 tons of certified weed-seed-free hay for Flathead National Forest by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Flathead National Forest

NAICS

111940 - Hay Farming

Place of Performance

MT, 59919, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1240LR26Q0048.

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FNF Spotted Bear Hay

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 10

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Response DeadlineSep 17

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Submission Closed

09/17/2026, 08:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Flathead National Forest

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Flathead National Forest

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Full Description

Supplies certified noxious weed-seed-free hay for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects. Produces alfalfa and grass mixed hay (max 75% legumes) cut in 2024 or 2025, free of mold with max 15% moisture. Produces small square bales (70-95 lbs) using small square balers. Provides certification of weed-seed-free status approved by Montana Department of Agriculture. Delivers 100 tons of certified small square bales.