Baling Contract for Hay and Cornstalks

The Agricultural Research Service is issuing Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q0150 for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide baling services for hay and cornstalks. This procurement is conducted as a total small business set-aside (SBA; SBA) under PSC 8710 FORAGE AND FEED and NAICS 111940 Hay Farming, which has a small business size standard of $2.5 million. The solicitation follows FAR Part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, and this announcement serves as the only written solicitation for the required services.

Contract performance is located in Ames, IA, and all responsible sources must submit quotations by the response deadline of February 13, 2026. The opportunity was published by the USDA ARS AFM APD on January 30, 2026, and the primary point of contact is James Porter. Available project documentation includes three files: Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf, Attachment 2 - QASP.pdf, and RFQ_1232SA26Q0150.pdf. Detailed performance requirements, including the statement of work and quality assurance surveillance plan, are contained within these attachments.