87--BADL BISON ROUNDUP HAY PURCHASE

The National Park Service is procuring weed-free hay to support the 2026 Bison Roundup at Badlands National Park. Under solicitation number 140P6326Q0031, the agency requires a base quantity of 75 tons of forage, with optional line items for additional quantities to support bison management. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing. The hay must be certified weed-free native or non-native grass to meet park environmental and animal health standards. Delivery is scheduled for September 2026 at Badlands National Park. The current notice provides a synopsis of the proposed contract action, with a formal solicitation response deadline anticipated for June 22, 2026. The National Park Service is seeking weed-free hay for the 2026 Bison Roundup at Badlands National Park. This forage is required to sustain bison during annual management operations while meeting park environmental standards. The procurement is a total small business set-aside. The National Park Service NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office requires weed-free hay for the 2026 Bison Roundup at Badlands National Park. This will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order for native or non-native grass forage delivered to Interior, South Dakota.