Solicitation for 110 tons of alfalfa hay (1 ton bales). Set aside for small businesses. Quotes due August 7, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET. Delivery by September 25, 2026. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Technical capability is a pass/fail criterion. All loads require certified scale weigh slips and are subject to inspection. Contractor must unload and stack bales four-high. Tarps required during rain or snow.
Final completion of deliveries must be by September 25, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Must be completed by September 25, 2026.
Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable lpta basis.
To be considered for award, the quote must be rated technically acceptable. To be considered for award, the quote must be rated technically acceptable.
Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed hay will be inspected by USDA-ARS personnel. Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed hay will be inspected by usda-ars personnel.
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