Alfalfa Hay

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0103 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.

The associated NAICS Code is 111940 and is set-aside 100% for small business.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires 1,000 tons of specified alfalfa hay for the Clay Center, Nebraska location.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detailed in Attachment 1 – Specifications

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

USMARC

844 Road 313

Clay Center NE 68933

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Mr. Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@usda.gov. Only written submitted questions may be given a response if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Offerors shall submit required documents via email directly to kelly.wright@usda.gov NLT 10:00am CT, March 12, 2025.

Notice to Offeror(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.