GRTE: WINTER PASTURE LEASE

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Grand Teton National Park requires winter pasture services for 16 to 18 government-owned horses and mules. The pasture must be located within 100 driven miles of Moose, WY, and animals will be pastured in a single group, separate from other livestock.

• Pasture Provision: Contractor must provide land, forage, feed, water, and fences for up to 25 head of horses and mules.

• Pasture Size: Minimum of 288 acres per pasture, ensuring free movement and exercise.

• Safety: Pastures must be free of hazards like poisonous plants, unfenced highways, and debris. Natural or man-made shelter is required.

• Land Control: Offered land must be privately owned or controlled by the offeror for at least 5 years.

• Fencing: Minimum 42" height, four-strand wire perimeter and division fences, maintained to prevent stock escape.

• Forage & Feed: Sufficient forage for 18 head from Nov 1st to May 6th, or supplemental feed provided. Supplemental feed (loose hay, grass-alfalfa mix, 25 lbs/day/animal) is required when snow exceeds 8", temperatures drop below 10°F, or forage is insufficient. High-quality mineral and salt blocks must be available.

• Water: Reliable, adequate, and constantly available water sources, inspected daily for freezing.

• Observation & Management: Daily observation of animals for health, pasture, and water availability. Any issues reported to NPS within 24 hours. Management by knowledgeable personnel is required. Contractor is liable for loss due to negligence.

• Animal Condition: Animals must be maintained in "good condition" (ribs easily felt, backbone/hip bones not visible, withers distinguishable but not protruding, shoulders/neck blend smoothly).

• Reporting: Problems or concerns must be reported to the Trails Supervisor or Stock Manager within 24 hours.

• Period: Approximately November 1st to May 6th annually.

• Place: Within 100 driven miles of Moose, WY.

• Government Responsibilities: NPS handles farrier services, veterinary care, animal disposal (with reimbursement for removal), transportation to/from pasture, vaccinations, and gathering/movement of stock (except in emergencies).

• Contractor Responsibilities: Notification to NPS within 24 hours if emergency movement of stock is necessary. Contractor must advise NPS before bidding if movement between pastures is anticipated due to range management.

• Inspections: Government will conduct monthly inspections and reserves the right for unannounced inspections.

• Proposal Requirements: Include vicinity map, topographic map, proof of land ownership/control (minimum 5 years), legal descriptions, and description of land control.

• Pricing is based on an estimated 21 animals from Nov 1 – Apr 30 (3,801 animal days).

• Payment is per "feed day" (defined as feeding and visually inspecting one animal for one full day).

• Payment is made monthly via invoice or in a lump sum after completion. No advance payments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically seeking winter pasture for government-owned horses and mules for Grand Teton National Park. The acquisition is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 115210 (Small Business size standard $11 million) and is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Provision of winter pasture for 17 to 18 head of government-owned horses and mules.

• Pasture must be located no more than 100 driven miles from Moose, WY, during winter months.

• Animals must be pastured in one group in a grassland setting, separated from other boarding stock.

• The period of performance is from November 1, 2026, to May 1, 2027.

• The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) applies to this procurement.

• The government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract.

• No options are included for this solicitation.

• Offer due date: July 6, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.

• Questions are due 7 days prior to the RFQ close date and must be submitted in writing to Kiara Stewart at kiara_stewart@nps.gov. Phone calls are not accepted.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Kiara Stewart.

• Evaluation will be based on Price, Technical capability, and Prior Experience.

• The NPS will inspect the offered property to ensure compliance with minimum requirements.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside.

• All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov/far/.

• Attachments include a Statement of Work (3 pages) and a Wage Determination (7 pages).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for the state of Wyoming, specifically for the counties of Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta. It lists various occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal contracts in these locations.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on federal service contracts in the specified Wyoming counties. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with SCA regulations. The document also outlines general provisions related to paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and holidays, as well as specific notes regarding computer employees, night/Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.