Pack Stock Hay
SOL #: 127EAU26Q0055Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
Sierra National Forest
CLOVIS, CA, 93611, United States
Place of Performance
Auberry, CA
NAICS
Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)
PSC
Forage And Feed (8710)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 22, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Forest Service for the Sierra National Forest, is soliciting quotations for Alfalfa hay to feed its pack string. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Quotations are due by June 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of Alfalfa hay meeting specific quality and delivery standards:
- Product: Alfalfa hay, USDA grade #2. Must be free of mold, noxious/invasive weeds, inorganic matter, and debris. Grades Premium, #1, #3, and #4 are unacceptable.
- Bale Size: Small bales, weighing between 100-120 lbs, consistent in shape, weight, and material.
- Deliveries: Two deliveries are required:
- 1st Delivery: June 19, 2026
- 2nd Delivery: September 18, 2026
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Solicitation Number: 127EAU26Q0055
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311119 (Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees)
- Period of Performance: Deliveries scheduled for June and September 2026.
- Quotation Due: June 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices for 90 calendar days from the due date.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated to determine the best value to the Government, considering:
- Technical Approach: Ability to meet requirements, including hay quality, bale size, and timely delivery.
- Detailed Explanation: Any requirement that cannot be successfully accomplished.
- Ability to Deliver: On time.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness after the highest technically rated offeror is identified.
- Past Performance: Assessed as acceptable or neutral. Note: Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror; tradeoffs will not be conducted.
Additional Notes
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Quotations should be emailed to PPS.Proposals@usda.gov.
- Contact for Questions: Mary.Bosch@usda.gov.
People
Points of Contact
M. Kathy BoschPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 22, 2026