Hay Quality Testing and Certification Services

The contract calls for independent laboratory testing and certification of hay batches to verify a Relative Feed Value of at least 90 and the absence of noxious weeds, with official documentation provided for each delivery. This service is required to ensure consistent quality and compliance with agricultural standards, and the deliverables must be accurately recorded and submitted per shipment. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under the NAICS code 541320 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is managed by the Montana State Office under the Department of the Interior. While specific details such as location, point of contact, and address are not provided, the contract implies performance will occur in Montana or in alignment with state agricultural requirements. The focus is on quality assurance through certified lab analysis, and the successful bidder must deliver reliable, documented results for every hay batch tested to meet the specifications outlined in the agreement.