F--WHB Eastern States 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 United States. This notice serves as advance information regarding an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for 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 due 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 annually. Key services include:
- Care and feeding of animals.
- Provision and maintenance of fenced facilities with quarantine and holding pens.
- Supply of land, feed, minerals, and water.
- Hoof trimming and veterinarian services.
- Sorting, segregating, and loading animals.
- Completion of BLM’s mandatory CAWP training annually.
The services will be 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
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: None indicated.
- Awards: The Government anticipates awarding one or more contracts in each separate region.
Submission & Evaluation
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 19, 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Close: On or about April 20, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria (Best Value Source Selection):
- Technical capability
- Past performance
- Small business participation/subcontracting plan
- Price
- Eligibility: Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Lisa Turner at lturner@blm.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice only; no proposals are requested at this time. The official solicitation will be available on SAM.gov.