Inyo NF Hay Purchase

Solicitation 127EAY26Q0140 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued by the USDA Forest Service for the procurement of 75 tons (150,000 lbs) of grass and alfalfa hay for the Inyo National Forest. The required hay must consist of 80 percent grass and 20 percent alfalfa, utilizing acceptable varieties such as Meadow, Blue, Timothy, Orchard, Brome, and Alfalfa. The product must be delivered in 3-string rectangle bales approximately 18 inches wide by 18 inches high by 36 inches long. Quality standards require the hay to be well cured and free of dust, mold, foreign materials, and specific weeds or grains like triticale or wheat. Deliveries are to be made to the Inyo NF stock facility at Mann Ranch in Bishop, California, with the delivery window starting between October 1st and October 20th, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The vendor is responsible for delivering, unloading, and stacking the hay on a solid surface; any uneven or leaning stacks must be corrected by the vendor at no additional cost. Each load must be accompanied by a certified weight slip showing both empty and loaded weights. All hay must be inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative at the hay ranch prior to loading. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating price, technical approach, and past performance. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide pricing for all items and demonstrate their ability to meet the schedule requirements. Quotes are due by September 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PDT and should be emailed to Margaret Forrest. The procurement falls under NAICS code 111940 with a small business size standard of 2.5 million dollars.