87--Delta WH&B Facility Hay
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.UTAH STATE OFFICE · Response deadline: Thu, 08 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office, is soliciting bids for hay supply. The specific requirement is for hay to support operations at the Delta Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) Facility. This is a supply procurement for agricultural feed products rather than services or construction work.
The Delta WH&B Facility is part of BLM's broader program to manage wild horse and burro populations on public lands. These facilities hold, care for, and prepare animals for adoption or sale. Hay is a critical ongoing operational need for maintaining animal health and welfare; supplying a federal holding facility typically involves meeting specifications for bale type, quality, nutritional content, and delivery schedules. See the solicitation for exact quantity, bale specifications, and delivery requirements.
NAICS code 111940 classifies this as "Hay Farming"—the production of hay, which includes alfalfa hay, other hay, and haylage. While the code describes production, federal solicitations under this NAICS sometimes seek supply of finished hay products rather than growing services.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140L5726Q0033 |
| NAICS | 111940 |
| Set-aside | None (no set-aside specified) |
| Response deadline | October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open competition with no set-aside program specified. Small businesses and large businesses may submit bids. To compete, a vendor typically needs capacity to produce or source hay meeting federal agricultural standards, plus ability to deliver to the Delta, Utah area. See the solicitation for any size standard, past performance requirements, or registration prerequisites.
For hay supply contracts, BLM generally evaluates offerors on:
- Product quality and nutritional specifications (protein content, moisture, mold-free guarantee)
- Production capacity and reliability of supply
- Price competitiveness
- Delivery logistics and timeliness
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the product requirements. Hay for WH&B facilities usually must meet specific nutritional profiles. Common specifications include minimum crude protein percentages, maximum moisture content, and bale format (small squares, large rounds, or large squares). See the solicitation for exact technical requirements.
Price strategically. Agricultural commodity prices fluctuate seasonally. Base pricing on current hay market conditions in Utah/Intermountain West, factoring in production, storage, and transportation costs to Delta, Utah.
Address delivery and logistics. BLM facilities typically require scheduled deliveries to maintain consistent feed supply. Proposals should demonstrate reliable transportation, potential for surge capacity, and contingency planning for weather or supply disruptions.
Document quality assurance. Include certificates of analysis, testing protocols, or sample results if required. Past performance supplying similar institutional or federal customers strengthens proposals.
Verify SAM registration. Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for federal awards. Ensure your entity is registered and compliant with any applicable small business certifications if claiming socioeconomic status.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140L5726Q0033 to obtain complete specifications, quantities, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. Note the response deadline of October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time—late submissions are typically ineligible for federal procurements. Confirm whether the solicitation is part of BLM's electronic buy system or requires submission through another specified method.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →