Alfalfa Hay for Yosemite National Park

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the supply and delivery of California Certified Weed-Free alfalfa hay to Yosemite National Park. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• 175 Tons of Certified Weed-Free Alfalfa Hay.

• Hay is to be divided into two deliveries:

  • First Delivery: 100 Tons (May 1, 2026)
  • Second Delivery: 75 Tons (July 1, 2026)

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Refer to "Specifications for full requirement."

• The solicitation number is 140P852600047.

• The issue date is April 6, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 16, 2026, at 1700 local time.

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

• Invoices should be submitted to the address in block 18a unless otherwise noted.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 111940 with a size standard of $2.5 million.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8526Q0047. A written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is for 175 tons of certified weed-free alfalfa hay, delivered to Yosemite National Park per ton. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award.

• Certified weed-free alfalfa hay

• Delivery to Yosemite National Park

• The hay must meet specifications outlined in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be for the delivery of the specified quantity of hay.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but offers must be submitted via email to charlene_flanagan@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government, based on a comparative evaluation of:

  1. Price
  2. Technical capability
  3. Prior experience

• Required Submittals:

  • Completed solicitation page 1
  • Signed acknowledgement of SF 1449 (Attachment 2, Block 30, Page 1)
  • Acknowledgement of all amendments (if applicable)
  • Completed provisions (including 52.204-24, 52.204-26, etc.)
  • Signed statement that certified weed-free hay meeting specifications will be provided.
  • Three references for similar requirements within the past five years.
  • Price Schedule (or equivalent quote)
  • Contractor Core Data (Name, Address, UEI, POC, Phone/Email)

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 111940

• Small Business Size Standard: $2.5 million in average annual receipts.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to commercial items, small business concerns, and certifications. Key clauses include FAR 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and 52.212-3.

• Payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the supply and delivery of California Certified Weed-Free Alfalfa Hay to Yosemite National Park.

• 175 Tons of Certified Weed-Free Alfalfa Hay.

• Hay must be California Certified Weed-Free.

• Two deliveries are required:

  • First Delivery: 100 Tons by May 1, 2026.
  • Second Delivery: 75 Tons by July 1, 2026.

• Refer to "Specifications for full requirement" for detailed specifications.

• The solicitation number is 140P852600047.

• The solicitation issue date is 04/03/2026.

• The offer due date is 04/15/2026 at 1700 local time.

• The NAICS code is 111940 (Other Crop Farming) with a size standard of $2.5 million.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF1449 form.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-3. FAR 52.212-5 is attached.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The delivery location is Yosemite National Park.

• Contact Charlene Flanagan at 209-379-1465 for solicitation information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the specifications for the supply and delivery of 175 tons of Certified Weed-Free Alfalfa Hay to Yosemite National Park. The purpose is to prevent the introduction of invasive plant species into the park.

• Product: Certified Weed-Free Alfalfa Hay.

• Bale Specifications: Standard size three-strand bales, not exceeding 150 pounds each, fine-stemmed, clean, free from mold, dirt, and litter. No round bales. Must be stackable.

• Certification: Hay must meet protocols of either the California Invasive Plants Council (IPC) or the North America Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). NAISMA certified hay must be grown in California and tied with yellow-and-purple twine. Documentation for certification is required.

• Delivery: Total of 175 tons to be delivered in two separate deliveries.

  • Delivery One: 100 tons on May 1, 2026.
  • Delivery Two: 75 tons on July 1, 2026.
  • Deliveries scheduled for the 1st of the month, unless it falls on a weekend or federal holiday, in which case delivery will be on the next business day.

• Delivery Address: NPS Corrals, 9000 Lost Arrow Drive, Building 514, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite, CA 95389.

• Delivery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

• Documentation: Vendor must provide certified delivery tickets to the NPS representative on each delivery.

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• Travel Restrictions: Vehicles entering the park via California State Route 140 are restricted to 45 feet total length. Permits for longer vehicles must be approved by Cal-Trans on a case-by-case basis.