LITCHFIELD ALFALFA FY 2026
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Litchfield, CA, is soliciting quotes for alfalfa hay for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming). The requirement is for 2,000 tons of hay to feed wild horses and burros. Quotes are due March 26, 2026, by 6:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the procurement and delivery of alfalfa hay, specifically:
- Task 1: 1,000 tons of alfalfa hay in small, 3-twine bales (100-130 lbs each).
- Task 2: 1,000 tons of alfalfa hay in large, 3x4 bales (1200-1500 lbs each).
Hay must be from 2025/2026 crops, domestically grown, sun-cured, and properly stored. It must be free of mold, dust, weeds, corn stalk, bearded grain, and other unhealthy forage, with a crude protein level between 12% and 18%. Bales must be uniform, without loose wire/twine or broken bales. Round bales are not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, 474-000 Highway 395 East Litchfield California 96117.
- Question Due Date: March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM PST.
- Quotation Due Date: March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are to be submitted via email to lehlinger@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation will be based on "Price Only." Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a completed Standard Form 18, demonstrating capability to meet the Statement of Work (SOW).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming), with a small business size standard of $2.5 Million in annual receipts.
Delivery Requirements
Contractor must provide State Certified Weight Tickets for each load and is responsible for providing equipment to offload hay on site. Three workdays prior to shipping, the Contractor must notify the COR with anticipated tonnage, carrier name, and confirmation of barn capacity. Deliveries are generally Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PST.