87--HAY FOR BOISE DISTRICT WH&B PROGRAM
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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
This is an Award Notice for the procurement of Hay for the Boise District Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) Program, issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho State Office. The contract, awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, covers the supply and delivery of approximately 110 tons of Alfalfa Hay.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract requires the provision of approximately 110 tons of Alfalfa Hay, specifically 2nd or 3rd cutting. Key specifications for the hay include:
- Bale Size: 80 to 100 pound, 2-strand bales (three-strand bales accepted if not exceeding 120 pounds).
- Quality: Domestically grown, fine-stemmed, leafy-green, good quality alfalfa, free of weeds or cheat grass. A mix of alfalfa and grass (no more than 30% grass) is acceptable.
- Protein Content: Cured protein range of 15 to 18%.
- Condition: Must be free of mold, rain, or snow damage.
- Delivery: Hay is to be delivered in 100-to-130-ton amounts upon government request, with a minimum seven (7) day advance notice. Delivery location is the Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, 12449 South Pleasant Valley Road, Boise, ID 83705. Tonnage is established at the contractor's facility prior to shipment and confirmed in writing, with a State Certified Weight Ticket provided to the COR at destination. The contractor must notify the COR at least three (3) workdays prior to shipping.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: May 22, 2026, to August 1, 2026.
- FOB Point: Destination.
- Product/Service Code: 8710 (Forage And Feed).
- NAICS Code: 111940, with a small business size standard of $2.5 million in annual receipts.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation (Number 140L2626Q0027) was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals were due by April 30, 2026, at 03:00 P.M. MDT, and required a completed Standard Form 1449, Bid Schedule, and a detailed work plan. Evaluation factors included Technical Acceptability, Past Performance Experience, and Price, with the award made to the lowest priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror. Offerors were required to be registered and active in SAM.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this opportunity, contact Charles Dodson at cdodson@blm.gov or 208-769-5008`.