F--WHB Eastern States ORC Pre-solicitation Notice
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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral (ORC) support services across six distinct regions in the Eastern States. This notice indicates BLM's intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for these services, which will be procured as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The official solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 19, 2026, with proposals expected to close around April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing and maintaining Off-Range Corrals capable of housing 120–400 Wild Horses and Burros (WHBs) annually. Key services include:
- Care and feeding of animals.
- Providing a fenced facility with quarantine and holding pens.
- Maintaining infrastructure.
- Sorting, segregating, and loading animals.
- Supplying land, feed, minerals, and water.
- Providing hoof trimming and veterinarian services.
- Completing BLM’s mandatory CAWP training annually.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (5 years)
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production
- Set-Aside: None
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 19, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Close: On or about April 20, 2026
Evaluation
The selection process will be a Best Value Source Selection, considering the following factors:
- Technical capability
- Past performance
- Small business participation/subcontracting plan
- Price
Regions of Performance
The services are required across six regions:
- Region 1: KY, TN, WV, VA, NC
- Region 2: IA, MO, IL, IN, OH
- Region 3: AR, LA, MS
- Region 4: MN, WI, MI
- Region 5: ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, DE, NJ, MD
- Region 6: FL, GA, AL, SC The Government anticipates awarding one or more contracts in each separate region.
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice issued pursuant to FAR Subpart 5.2. It is not a solicitation, and no proposals are requested at this time. This notice serves as advance information only. Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov. The Contracting Officer is Lisa Turner (lturner@blm.gov).