F--Eastern States ORC Region 2
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) in Region 2, encompassing Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. This Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract requires comprehensive care and management of wild horses and burros. Proposals are due June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for providing and maintaining an Off-Range Corral facility capable of housing 120-400 wild horses and burros annually. Key services include:
- Animal Care: Unloading, sorting, identification, placement, restraint for vaccinations, deworming, and hoof trimming.
- Feed & Water: Providing land, pens, good quality hay, salt, minerals, and fresh, clean water, adhering to specific feeding and watering requirements.
- Facilities: Furnishing and maintaining corrals, holding pens, sorting pens, working areas, and covered working areas, with specific construction and fencing standards.
- Health Services: Providing veterinary services, including vaccinations, deworming, EIA tests, and emergency medical treatment (not to exceed $350/year per animal).
- Reporting: Submitting daily feed & care logs, incident reports (within 24 hours), and transportation notifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of contract award (base year + four 1-year ordering periods).
- Cumulative Maximum (Region 2): $4,000,000.00.
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open competition. Small business participation goals are encouraged.
- Proposal Due: June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Best Value Source Selection process, conducted in two phases:
- Phase I: Assessment of Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Phase II: Evaluation of Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance and Small Business Participation. The combined non-price factors are significantly more important than Price.
Key Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0005 (May 28, 2026) extended the proposal due date to June 12, 2026, revised the price schedule to unit-price-only bidding, added insurance requirements, and provided answers to vendor questions.
- Past Performance Questionnaire: Bidders must provide the questionnaire to references, who must submit it directly to the Contracting Officer by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).
- Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov.