R--WH&B Sutherland & Delta ORC Veterinarian Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment incorporates responses to two questions from potential bidders:

• Emergency Call Response Time: The 1-hour response time for emergency calls is a standard requirement and will be expected. However, flexibility may be granted on a case-by-case basis if a situation prevents a timely response, provided the contractor contacts the COR to arrange for interim instructions. This flexibility should not be the norm.
• Incumbent Contract: This is an ongoing contract, not a new one. The previous contract number is 140L5721C0004.

This amendment addresses questions related to the solicitation's requirements and contract history.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. The amendment clarifies existing requirements and provides context on the contract's status.

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

To provide "as needed" veterinarian services for wild horses and burros at the Sutherland Off-Range Corral (ORC) and the Delta Wild Horse & Burro (WHB) Corral in Delta, Utah.

• Provide a range of veterinary services including, but not limited to: farm calls, emergency care (1-hour response), Coggins tests, castration, health certificates, inspections, micro-chipping, and antibiotic injections.

• Estimated average of 3,000 animals needing services annually, with weekly visits anticipated. Increased frequency (2-3 days/week) expected during animal preparation for adoption/sale and gelding periods.

• Contractor to supply all necessary supplies for services. Vaccines will be provided by the BLM, unless otherwise requested, in which case the BLM will reimburse the contractor.

• BLM personnel will assist with animal restraint and may perform certain services (e.g., administering penicillin/vaccines) under COR/ACOR discretion, but will not draw blood for EIA testing or perform castrations.

• Specific veterinary services include: waste disposal, use of sterile needles, inspection of arriving animals (within 12-24 hours), drawing blood for EIA testing, internal parasite control, micro-chipping, diagnosing/treating animals, issuing health certificates, performing necropsies, gelding stallions/jacks, developing proactive health care plans, individual horse inspections, and providing liquid nitrogen for freeze/butt branding.

• Miscellaneous services (e.g., hernia surgeries, lacerations) are covered under a separate line item, not to exceed $20,000 per year, and require COR approval.

• Emergency care requires a 1-hour response time.

• Inspection reports are required after inspecting arriving animals.

• Proactive health care plan development is required.

• Services are to be performed at fixed unit prices, scheduled through the COR/ACOR.

• Period of Performance: April 21, 2026, to April 20, 2027.

• Option Periods: Up to four 1-year option periods may be exercised by the Government.

• Location: Sutherland ORC and Delta WHB Corral, Delta, Utah.

• Contractor personnel must complete annual Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program training provided by the BLM.

• Key personnel (Primary Veterinarian, Backup Veterinarian, Emergency Veterinarian) must be identified, and substitutions require prior written consent from the Contracting Officer with justification.

• A post-award conference will be held at the Sutherland Facilities.

• Invoicing will be submitted monthly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for veterinary services on an as-needed basis at the Sutherland & Delta Facilities for large animals (horses and burros). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) operates these off-range corral facilities to hold and prepare Wild Horses and Burros (WH&Bs) for adoption or placement into off-range pastures.

• Veterinary services for large animals (horses and burros) on an as-needed basis.

• Key personnel (primary, backup, and emergency veterinarians) must possess a veterinarian license in the state of Utah.

• Offerors must provide evidence of at least one year of veterinarian experience working with large animals (livestock, horses, burros) for key personnel.

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP).

• Period of Performance: The solicitation outlines five performance periods, with base year and option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 541940 has a size standard of $10.0M.

• Quotes must be submitted in writing via email to tbluntmayes@ios.doi.gov by the Quote Due Date: April 14, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Questions Due Date: March 31, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time. All questions must be submitted in writing via email.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are:

  1. Technical Capability (Pass/Fail)
  2. Past Performance (More important than price)
  3. Price

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 120 days.

• SET-ASIDE: Total Small Business.

• Offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

• This is an RFQ issued under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Attachments include Scope of Work and Bid Schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule (xlsx) for the WH&B Sutherland and Delta ORC Veterinarian Services opportunity. It outlines the pricing structure for services over a base year and four option years.

• Services: Includes Coggins Tests & Supplies, Castrations, Cryptorchid Castrations, Emergency Care Service, Health Certificates, Farm Calls, Animal Health Corral Inspections, Individual Animal ID & Inspections, Micro-chips, and Liquid Nitrogen.
• Pricing Structure: Details estimated quantities for each service per year. A "Misc Services*" line item exists for each year, with a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.00, requiring prior approval for use.
• Contract Period: Covers a Base Year (4/21/26 - 4/20/27) and four Option Years (4/21/27 - 4/20/31).
• Total Estimated Costs: The "Misc Services*" line item contributes $20,000.00 annually. The "Grand Total Base +4" is listed as $100,000.00, implying this is the sum of the "Misc Services*" across all years, as other service quantities are listed with $0.0 unit prices.

This bid schedule is critical for potential bidders to understand the estimated quantities and pricing for veterinarian services. Bidders must use this structure to formulate their pricing proposals. The "Misc Services*" line item indicates a flexible budget component that requires specific approval, which bidders should note when planning their service delivery and cost estimation.