F--Eastern States ORC Region 3

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140L0126R0003 makes the following changes:

• Updates the contact information for inquiries to lturner@ios.doi.gov.

• All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted in writing.

• Contact information for inquiries.

• The RFP closing date and time remain the same.

• The proposal due date is May 29, 2026.

• This amendment is for Solicitation No. 140L0126R0003 for the procurement of Wild Horse and Burro Program for Off Range Corral services in Region 3 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) in Region 3, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires these services to manage and control wild horses and burros.

• Off-Range Corral Holding Services: Maintaining and caring for wild horses and burros, including unloading, sorting, identification, and restraint as needed for vaccinations, deworming, and hoof trimming.

• Feed and Care: Providing land, pens, feed, salt, minerals, and water. Animals must be maintained in moderate condition (Henneke score 5-7) with specific hay quality requirements (good or premium quality grass, grass alfalfa, or alfalfa mix).

• Facility Specifications: Contractor must supply all fencing, holding pens, sorting pens, working areas, and covered buildings. Corrals must be at least 72" high, made of sturdy material, and free of protrusions. Specific requirements for dust control, manure management, and water/feed access are detailed.

• Veterinary Services: Providing veterinary services including vaccinations, testing, emergency treatment, and issuing certificates of veterinary inspection. A limit of $350/year per animal for veterinary services.

• Hoof Trimming: Trimming wild horse and burro hooves with minimal stress and injury.

• Safety Plan: Contractors must provide a safety plan covering briefings, PPE, OSHA requirements, weather considerations, and emergency contacts.

• Personnel Training: All personnel must complete mandatory CAWP and Euthanasia training annually.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with provisions for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of contract award, including a base year and four 1-year ordering periods.

• Maximum Contract Amount (Region 3): $3,500,000.00

• Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00

• Proposal Due Date: May 25, 2026

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).

• Evaluation: Best value source selection. Proposals will be evaluated in two phases: Phase I (Facility-Land - Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Phase II (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price). Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance and Small Business Participation, which combined are significantly more important than Price.

• This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted, full and open competition.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Offerors must identify the city, county, and state of each proposed performance location for SCA wage determination purposes.

• A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required from Large Businesses. A Small Business Commitment Document is required from both Large and Small Businesses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, DI-105 (05/2025), is a "Property Receipt (Hand Receipt)" used by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It serves to document the issuance and receipt of government property to individuals.

• Section 1: Property Information: Requires details for each item issued, including Item Number, Inventory Number, Description (make, model, manufacturer, serial number), Quantity, Unit of Issue, and Acquisition Cost. It also includes a field for Bureau/Office Cost Center and a Notes section.
• Section 2: Issued By Information: Captures the name, title, signature, and date of the individual issuing the property.
• Section 3: Received By Information: Requires the recipient's name, title, signature, and date, along with an acknowledgment of responsibility for the proper use, care, and safeguarding of the property. It also states potential financial liability for loss, theft, damage, or misuse due to negligence.

This form is likely an attachment to a solicitation or contract that involves the management, tracking, or transfer of government-owned property. Bidders may be required to use or complete this form as part of their proposal submission or upon award of a contract to account for property issued to their personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire used to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services. It is intended for references provided by offerors to evaluate the contractor's past performance on a specific contract.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the Offeror's name, phone, and email.
• Contract Referenced: Details of the contract being evaluated, including contract number, value, period of performance, and a brief description of services.
• Reference Information: Name, agency/company, title, phone, and email of the person completing the questionnaire.
• Evaluation Sections: Structured questions covering:
  • Contractor's ability to meet requirements (Performance).
  • Timeliness of services, problem resolution, and communication.
  • Ability to meet requirements (including equipment, workforce, experience, safety) and overall quality of work.
  • Overall rating of contractor performance (requirements, schedule, price).
• Rating Scale: Definitions for Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory performance.
• Comments: Space for detailed narratives and general comments.

Bidders should be aware that this questionnaire will be sent to their references. The feedback collected will be used as part of the proposal evaluation for the WHBP ORC Support Services. Offerors should ensure their references are prepared to provide accurate and detailed feedback. The deadline for submission is May 29, 2026, 13:00 Mountain Daylight Time, directly to Lisa Turner at lturner@blm.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Manual Transmittal Sheet (Form 1221-2) for Release 1-1688, dated July 19, 2004. It transmits Manual Section 1530, "Real Property Management (Internal)". The purpose of this release is to bring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) into compliance with the Department of the Interior's Real Property Financial Management Guide and to establish consistent direction to avoid material weaknesses identified in financial audits.

• The transmittal sheet re-establishes a BLM Real Property Management Manual Section that was previously deleted.
• It indicates no reports are required, no material was superseded, and no documents are to be removed.
• It directs the insertion of "1530 (5 sheets)".
• The attached manual section covers Purpose, Objectives, Authority, Responsibility, References, Policy, and a Glossary of Terms related to real property management within the BLM.

This document is an internal procedural document for the Bureau of Land Management. While it outlines policies and responsibilities for real property management, it does not directly contain requirements or solicitations for external bidders. It provides context on how the BLM manages its internal assets, which may be relevant for understanding the agency's operational framework.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announcing their intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral (ORC) support services across multiple distinct regions in the Eastern States. This notice serves as advance information and is not a solicitation.

• Provide and maintain an Off-Range Corral for 120–400 Wild Horses and Burros (WHBs) annually.

• Provide comprehensive care and feeding of the animals.

• Supply a fenced facility with quarantine and holding pens.

• Maintain necessary infrastructure.

• Perform sorting, segregation, and loading of animals.

• Supply land, feed, minerals, and water.

• Provide hoof trimming and veterinarian services.

• Ensure personnel complete BLM’s mandatory CAWP training annually.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).

• Anticipated Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (5 years total).

• NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.

• Selection Process: Best Value Source Selection.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Past performance, Small business participation/subcontracting plan, and Price.

• Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 19, 2026.

• Anticipated Solicitation Close: On or about April 20, 2026.

• The official solicitation will be available on SAM.gov.

• Set-aside status: None.

• Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov.

• The Government anticipates awarding one or more contracts in each separate region.

• The requirement covers six distinct regions across the Eastern States (detailed in the document).

• This is a pre-solicitation notice; no proposals are requested at this time.