Badl Bison Roundup Hay Purchase

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Background This solicitation is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) for the procurement of hay to support the Badlands National Park Buffalo Roundup in 2026. The goal is to acquire 75 tons of hay, with an option for additional quantities, to ensure adequate feed for the bison during this event. The NPS aims to maintain the health and well-being of the bison population in the park. Work Details The contract involves the purchase and delivery of 75 tons of hay, specifically categorized under Product/Service Code: 8710 (Forage and Feed). There are also two optional line items for an additional 23 tons of hay each, which can be exercised at specified intervals after award. The details are as follows: - Base Item: 75 tons of hay - Option Line Item 1: Additional 23 tons of hay (to be exercised between 0-30 calendar days after award) - Option Line Item 2: Additional 23 tons of hay (to be exercised between 60-90 days after award). Delivery will be FOB destination to Badlands National Park Administration located at 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750. Quotes must include all applicable taxes and should reflect a firm fixed price for the total order. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract is from September 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Place of Performance Badlands National Park Administration, 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750, USA. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is set aside for small business concerns. Bidders must meet all requirements outlined in the solicitation and provide evidence of their small business status. Additionally, bidders must comply with any manufacturer or reseller authorizations required for the products being offered. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on multiple prior NPS awards for hay purchases supporting the Badlands National Park bison roundup. Prior contracts include 140P6324P0015 (Advance Advisors, $24,479) for “BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK BISON ROUNDUP HAY PURCHASE,” as well as 140P6325P0011 (Mcclure Land Unlimited, $21,582) and 140P6323P0048 (Czapla Corporation, $26,784) for hay purchases delivered to support bison catch pens/roundup activities at Badlands National Park in Interior, SD. The recurring same-purpose hay procurement and delivery location suggest the current requirement is a continuation of the prior year’s feed support effort.