Equine Farrier Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial equine farrier services for approximately 132 horses utilized by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Tucson Sector Horse Patrol Units. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Equine farrier services as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Quotes must include enough detailed specifications for a technical review without discussions.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Includes a base period and four option periods.

• Quote Due Date: April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.

• Submission Method: Email to starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov. Late submissions may not be accepted.

• Questions Due Date: March 18, 2026, 2:00 PM ET via email.

• Quote Preparation: Submit in two volumes: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Price).

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

  • Volume I: Technical (non-price) - evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Volume II: Price - evaluated for reasonableness and total evaluated price.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions and clauses by reference, including updates from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

• Quoters should familiarize themselves with all applicable FAR DEVIATIONS.

• Specific clauses related to Executive Orders on anti-discrimination, energy, and labor are included and may be subject to deviation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Price Schedule for the "Tucson Sector Equine Farrier Services" opportunity (Solicitation Number: 70B03C26Q00000057). Bidders are expected to use this form to provide their pricing.

• The schedule outlines a base period and four option periods, each with a duration of 12 months.
• Columns are provided for "Monthly Price," "Quantity (months)," and "Annual Amount."
• The "Total Contract Price" is to be calculated based on the provided periods and pricing.
• Fields are included for the "Quoter's Name" and "Quoter's DUNS."

Bidders must complete this price schedule accurately to submit a responsive quote. It details the structure for pricing the services over the potential contract duration, including base and option periods. The "Total Contract Price" will be a key component of the overall bid.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide farrier services for approximately 132 government-owned horses utilized by the U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector Horse Patrol Units.

• Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies for farrier services.

• Services to be performed at various locations within southern Arizona.

• Services include removing old shoes, trimming hooves, and re-shoeing horses.

• Corrective shoeing for conditions such as bruised soles, abscesses, navicular disease, etc., is included.

• Contractor must coordinate with the sector veterinarian for corrective shoeing.

• Schedule shoeing on a 5-6 week rotation.

• Respond verbally within 24 hours and replace thrown/pulled shoes within 96 hours.

• Maintain a log for each horse detailing date shod, shoe type, behavioral problems, and lameness corrections.

• Government will conduct random inspections of service quality.

• Period of Performance: One (1) year from award date, with four (4) one-year options.

• Base Period: July 15, 2026 – July 14, 2027.

• Places of Performance: Multiple locations within Arizona, including Ajo, Casa Grande, Tohono O'dham Nation, Douglas, Bisbee, Nogales, Elgin, Arivaca, and Willcox.

• Shoeing locations may change but will be limited to 50 miles from the original shoeing location.

• Contractor must have knowledge of horse anatomy, confirmation, lameness issues, and specialty shoeing.

• Contractor must be aware of local environmental factors affecting hooves.

• Contractor must be able to follow veterinarian instructions.

• Contractor must provide all necessary horseshoes.

• Contractor must not subcontract the work.

• Contractor must have ten (10) years of experience as a professional farrier and provide reference letters.

• Contractor personnel must have completed Form I-9.

• Government will provide the work area, including a hitching post and shade.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the U.S. Department of Labor's Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for various occupations in Arizona County of Cochise. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for service employees performing work under federal contracts in this geographic area.

• Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational code and title (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology).
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706) are detailed.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage) and their applicability to contractors.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details an 8% differential for high-hazard work and a 4% differential for low-hazard work involving ordnance or explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services in Arizona County of Cochise. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit requirements that must be met by any contractor awarded a federal service contract in this area, directly impacting proposal pricing and labor cost calculations.