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IDIQ CONTRACT FOR GRASS/ALFALFA HAY CUBES AND TIMOTHY HAY CUBES - AMES, IOWA

Awarded

12505B25Q0077Federal

Submission Closed05/14/2025, 03:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 111940

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Snowstorm Forage Kochia Seeding Services

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 12505B25Q0077 is a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-aside IDIQ contract issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement of Grass/Alfalfa and Timothy hay cubes. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a ceiling not to exceed 1 million dollars, covering a base ordering period plus four option years. Deliveries are to be made to the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The award is based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management and to provide technical specifications, company website, and at least three customer references. The scope of work includes specific technical requirements for protein, moisture, and fiber content, with estimated order quantities ranging from 0 to 100 tons per line item. Amendment 1 updates the Statement of Work regarding packaging requirements, specifying that cubes must be delivered in multi-walled bags of at least 50/50 all-natural Kraft paper or an acceptable industry alternative that is autoclavable, contains no metal, and is not harmful to livestock. Plastic liners are permitted. All quotes and invoices must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$21,012.2

NAICS

111940 - Hay Farming

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

PATRIOT ALLIED SOLUTIONS LLC

Award Issued Date

06/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation 12505B25Q0077 Amendment 1 - Hay Cubes IDIQ

32 pages · amendment

High

Solicitation 12505B25Q0077 - IDIQ for Hay Cubes

rfq

High

SOW - IDIQ Contract Grass-Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Cubes

5 pages · sow

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SOW - IDIQ Contract Grass-Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Cubes (Amd 1)

5 pages · sow

High

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 6

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 6

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMay 7

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMay 12

The notice description changed.

AwardedJun 15

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/14/2025, 03:00:00 AM 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

Tiffany Reval

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Amendment 1 - Updates Statement of Work - Section 3.3.3 - The cubes shall be delivered in multi-walled bags that shall not be less than 50/50 all-natural Kraft paper alternative packaging may be acceptable that meet the following: - common industry packaging for hay cubes, - does not contain any material harmful to livestock, - does not contain any metal, - must be autoclavable. plastic liners are acceptable. Solicitation number 12505B25Q0077 IDIQ CONTRACT FOR GRASS/ALFALFA HAY CUBES AND TIMOTHY HAY CUBES Firm Fixed Price Contract is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 111940 (Hay Farming), with a small business size standard of $2.5 Million and a PSC Code of 8710 (Forage and Feed). This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001 Ordering Period 1 - Grass/Alfalfa Hay Cubes 0002 Ordering Period 1 - Timothy Hay Cubes 1001 Ordering Period 2 - Grass/Alfalfa Hay Cubes 1002 Ordering Period 2 - Timothy Hay Cubes 2001 Ordering Period 3 - Grass/Alfalfa Hay Cubes 2002 Ordering Period 3 - Timothy Hay Cubes 3001 Ordering Period 4 - Grass/Alfalfa Hay Cubes 3002 Ordering Period 4 - Timothy Hay Cubes 4001 Ordering Period 5 - Grass/Alfalfa Hay Cubes 4002 Ordering Period 5 - Timothy Hay Cubes Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B25Q0077 The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: Price Technical Specifications a. Quote shall include your company website address. b. Quote shall include a minimum of three (3) customer references with livestock forage-based products with current contact information. c. Completed Page 1-2 of solicitaiton d. Quote shall include specifications for grass alfalfa cubes e. Quote shall include specifications for Timothy cubes f. Quote shall include specifications on packaging and transportation. Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 a. The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror shall enter - N/A SAM is up to date in the blank at the end of 52.212-3b(2). b. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision. All responses shall be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov . The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made. Supply: Supply Shall be delivered to MWA National Animal Disease Center 1920 Dayton Ave. Ames IA 50010 See attached RFQ document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received via email to contact@example.gov by time specified in the solicitation.