F--Eastern States ORC Region 3
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is soliciting proposals for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) in Region 3 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi). This is an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders, with a maximum value of $3,500,000.00. The acquisition is unrestricted, open to all business types. Proposals are due June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide comprehensive care and maintenance for 120-400 wild horses and burros annually. Key services include:
- Maintaining and operating an Off-Range Corral facility, including fencing, holding pens, sorting pens, and working areas.
- Providing land, feed, salt, minerals, and water to ensure animals are in moderate condition (Henneke score 5-7).
- Performing unloading, sorting, identification, and restraint for veterinary procedures.
- Delivering veterinary services (vaccinations, testing, emergency treatment, CVI) with a limit of $350/year per animal.
- Conducting hoof trimming with minimal stress.
- Developing and implementing a safety plan.
- Ensuring all personnel complete mandatory BLM CAWP and Euthanasia training annually.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: IDIQ with FFP task orders.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years from award (base year + four 1-year option periods).
- Maximum Contract Value (Region 3): $3,500,000.00.
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition).
Key Amendments & Updates
Amendment 0005 (May 28, 2026) is the latest update, extending the proposal due date to June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. It also revises Section B (Price Schedule) to implement unit-price-only bidding, adds Section H (Insurance Requirements), and provides responses to vendor questions. Previous amendments addressed contact information, quantity details, and additional vendor questions.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on a Best Value Source Selection process, evaluated in two phases:
- Phase I: Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Phase II: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical Capability is significantly more important than Past Performance and Small Business Participation, which combined are significantly more important than Price. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via email to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov). A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for Large Businesses, and a Small Business Commitment Document for all offerors. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration.
Attachments
Relevant attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire (due May 29, 2026, 13:00 MDT to lturner@blm.gov) and a Property Receipt (Hand Receipt) form.