F--Eastern States ORC Region 1
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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), through its Washington DC Office, has issued a Solicitation (140L0126R0001) for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse and Burro Program in Region 1, covering Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. This is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum value of $4,000,000.00 for Region 1. The acquisition is unrestricted, open to both small and large businesses. Proposals are due June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive care and management for wild horses and burros. Key services include:
- Animal Care: Unloading, sorting, restraining, and providing feed (grass, grass alfalfa, or alfalfa hay), salt, minerals, and water to maintain animals in moderate condition (Henneke score 5-7).
- Facilities: Maintaining adequate, fenced corrals (minimum 700 sq ft per animal for holding, 400 sq ft for separate corrals) with covered working areas, ensuring cleanliness and dryness, and securing facilities with locked gates.
- Health Services: Furnishing veterinary services, including vaccinations, deworming, EIA tests, and emergency treatment (up to $350/year per animal), with a veterinarian on call within 4 hours. Hoof trimming and carcass disposal are also required.
- Reporting: Daily feed and care logs, incident reports within 24 hours of animal injury/illness/death, and transportation notifications 72 hours prior to animal movement.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of contract award, consisting of a base year and four 1-year ordering periods.
- Maximum Value (Region 1): $4,000,000.00
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00 per IDIQ.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value source selection based on an integrated assessment of technical capability, past performance, small business participation, and price. Technical capability is considered more important than past performance and small business participation. Factors 2, 3, and 4 combined are significantly more important than price.
- Amendments: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0005, which revised the price schedule, added insurance requirements, and extended the proposal due date. A Past Performance Questionnaire must be submitted by references directly to the Contracting Officer.
Key Amendments & Notes
- The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. Amendment 0005 is the latest, extending the proposal due date and updating contract terms.
- A vendor forum was conducted via video conference on May 7, 2026.
- The government does not fund infrastructure or maintenance for these solicitations, and capital costs should not be included in proposals.