WH&B VETERNARIAN SERVICES BOISE ORC
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Idaho State Office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Wild Horse & Burro Veterinary Care Services at the Boise District Corrals. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541940. The contract aims to secure routine and specific veterinary services for wild equines. Proposals are due February 18, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. MST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive veterinary services on an as-needed basis. Key requirements include:
- Routine veterinary care: General services, disposal of infectious waste, sterile needle use.
- Specific veterinary services: Equine inspection, blood sample collection for EIA testing, internal parasite control, treatment of sick/injured animals, diagnosis, health certificates, death reports, euthanasia, tissue sample collection, stallion gelding, vaccinations, and lameness treatments.
- Animal preparation for adoption/sale: Worming, freeze marking & tagging, aging, and vaccination.
- Availability: Veterinarian must be available within one hour of notification.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed veterinarian in Idaho, USDA accredited for interstate health certificates, and possess at least five years of experience with equines, specifically wild and undomesticated equines.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: A base year from March 10, 2026, to March 9, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541940 (Veterinary Services), with a size standard of $10.0 Million in annual receipts.
- Place of Performance: Boise District BLM Off-Range Corrals.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 11, 2026.
- Proposal Due: February 18, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. MST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to tparsons@blm.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed Standard Form 1449, a completed Bid Schedule, and a detailed work plan demonstrating capability.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Capability, Prior Relevant Experience/Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability, Prior Experience, and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price. This is an "All or None" solicitation.
Additional Notes
This solicitation includes a Wage Determination (Attachment 1) for Idaho, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act, which bidders must consider for their cost proposals. Other attachments include forms for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing, death records, and inspection reports, which provide insight into administrative processes and documentation requirements. No site visit will be held. Payments will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).