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) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral (ORC) support services across multiple separate regions in the Eastern States. This notice indicates the BLM's intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, each with an anticipated 5-year period of performance from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. This is not a solicitation; no proposals are requested at this time.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be required to provide and maintain an Off-Range Corral 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 Details
- Contract 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 Status: None.
- Regions Covered: The requirement spans six distinct 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
Anticipated Timeline & Evaluation
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 19, 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Close: On or about April 20, 2026.
- Selection Process: Best Value Source Selection.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Past performance, Small business participation/subcontracting plan, and Price.
- Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The Government anticipates awarding one or more contracts in each separate region. The official solicitation will be available on SAM.gov. For questions, contact Lisa Turner at lturner@blm.gov or 405-435-6044.