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Procure alfalfa hay for the animals at the Rock Sp

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140L6226Q0015Federal

Submission Closed07/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking to procure approximately 2,500 tons of domestically grown 2026 crop alfalfa hay for use at the Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming, under a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation with solicitation number 140L6226Q0015. This acquisition is structured as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111940, Hay Farming, with a size standard of $2,500,000, and is subject to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 and commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on July 15, 2026, with responses evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The hay must meet stringent specifications, including being leafy, green, well-cured, and free from mold, dust, heat damage, spoilage, and noxious weeds, with crude protein content between 14% and 25% and moisture levels between 10% and 16%. Bales must be large rectangular ones measuring either 3 ft. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. or 3 ft. x 3 ft. x 8 ft., weighing approximately 1,300 or 800 pounds respectively, and must not come from outdoor stacks, be damaged by weather, or be 4x4 bales. Delivery must occur between July 27 and October 30, 2026, during weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., FOB destination, with each shipment accompanied by state-certified, machine-generated weight tickets. The contractor is responsible for unloading and stacking the hay in designated hay sheds to a six-bale height without using skid steers. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must submit a comprehensive technical proposal demonstrating their capability to meet all requirements, including a detailed Quality Control Plan, a minimum of three relevant past performance references with contact and contract details, and a 2026 nutritional analysis of the hay covering moisture, crude protein, carbohydrates, and energy values. Subcontractor use must be fully disclosed with an SF-1413 form completed for each, and all

General Info

Small business set-aside for alfalfa hay delivery to Wyoming facility by July 8, 2026, LPTA basis with quality and performance requirements.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

NAICS

111940 - Hay Farming

Place of Performance

Lionkol Road, Rock Springs , WY, 82901

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140L6226Q0015 for Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Alfalfa Hay Purchase

amendment

High

Questions Addressed for Solicitation 140L6226Q0015 Rock Springs Hay Purchase

q-and-a

High

RFQ 140L6226Q0015 Attachment 2 Price Schedule

price-schedule

High

Solicitation 140L6226Q0015 Rock Springs Hay Purchase RFQ

rfq

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SOW for 2026 Alfalfa Hay Procurement and Delivery - BLM Rock Springs

sow

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Standard Form 1413 - Statement and Acknowledgment

standard-form

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Wage Determination 2015-5409 Revision 28 Wyoming

wage-determination

High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 24

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJul 8

The notice title changed. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

AwardedOct 29

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Contacts

Martinez Crystal

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.603(a), the Contracting Officer is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of alfalfa hay at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Rock Springs, WY.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by July 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation Number 140L6226Q0015 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a 100% total small business set-aside. The NAICS associated with this solicitation is 111940, Hay Farming, size standard of $2,500,000.00.

(v) See the attached Specifications (Attachment 1) for detailed requirements. The Price Schedule to be completed and returned with your quotation is in Attachment 2.

(vi) The alfalfa hay to be acquired through this combined synopsis/solicitation will be delivered to the Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility at Lionkol Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901.

(vii) Performance location is detailed in the attached Specifications Document (Attachment 1).

(viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Potential quoters shall read and comply with all of the requirements.

(ix) Basis for Award:

The request for proposal shall be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: The offeror shall submit a technical proposal demonstrating their capability to supply, deliver, unload, and stack alfalfa hay in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The proposal shall include a detailed narrative describing the offerors approach to meeting hay quality requirements, ensuring timely delivery, maintaining moisture and nutritional standards, handling and stacking procedures, and providing adequate equipment and staffing.
All proposals must include the following:
1. Subcontractor Identification
Offerors shall identify all subcontractors or suppliers that will provide hay not grown or harvested on the offerors own property.
A completed SF 1413, Statement and Acknowledgment, shall be submitted for each subcontractor.
2. Quality Control Plan
Offerors shall provide a Quality Control Plan outlining procedures to ensure compliance with all hay quality, moisture, nutritional, handling, and delivery requirements described in the SOW.
3. Past Performance
Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) relevant past performance references for similar hay supply contracts. Each reference must include contact information, contract value, performance period, and a brief description of the work.
4. Hay Nutritional Analysis
Offerors shall provide a current 2026 hay nutritional analysis, including at a minimum:
Moisture Content
Crude Protein
Carbohydrates
Energy Values
Additional optional metrics such as TDN, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium may be included.
5. Equipment Capability
Offerors shall describe the equipment that will be used to unload and stack hay upon delivery, ensuring compliance with the SOW¿s on site handling and placement requirements.
Failure to provide all required technical information may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive and ineligible for award.

(x) Quoters shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with their quotation.

(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 5 for FAR reference.

(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 5, FAR Clause 52.212-5 for additional information.

(xiii) Additional clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided within solicitation. These clauses will be incorporated into the successful quoters contract award. Additional provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided within solicitation. These provisions are incorporated into this solicitation but will not be incorporated into the successful quoters contract award.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotations are due no later than July 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. MT. Quotations shall be submitted via electronic mail to the point of contact listed below in section (xvi).

Interested parties may submit questions relating to this solicitation via electronic mail to the point of contact listed in section (xvi) and are due no later than June 29, 2026 10:00 a.m. MT.

(xvi) The following individual is the point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Crystal Martinez
Contract Specialist
Bureau of Land Management
Crystal Martinez
Email: contact@example.gov

Contracting Officer
Bureau of Land Management
Laura Park
Email: contact@example.gov

The following attachments are hereby incorporated into this combined synopsis/solicitation:

Attachment 1 - Statement of Work- Specifications
Attachment 2 - Price Schedule
Attachment 3 - Standard Form SF 1413
Attachment 4 - Wage Determination