R-- WH&B VETERNARIAN SERVICES BOISE ORC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items to procure "WILD HORSE & BURRO VETERINARY CARE AT BOISE DISTRICT CORRALS". This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541940.

• Routine veterinary services on an as-needed basis at the Boise District BLM ORC.

• Veterinarian must be available within 1 hour of notification.

• Minimum qualifications include: licensed veterinarian in Idaho, USDA accredited for interstate health certificates, and at least five years of experience with equines, specifically wild and undomesticated equines.

• Services include general veterinary care (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, lameness treatments).

• Animal preparation for adoption/sale may be required, including worming, freeze marking & tagging, aging, and vaccination.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year 03/10/2026 - 03/09/2027, with four (4) option years.

• Total duration, including options, shall not exceed five (5) years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 541940 has a size standard of $10.0 Million in annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years.

• Questions Due Date: February 11, 2026.

• Proposal Due Date: February 18, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. MST.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to tparsons@blm.gov.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Proposal shall consist of: completed Standard Form 1449, completed Bid Schedule, and a detailed work plan demonstrating capability.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Prior Relevant Experience/Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability, Prior Experience, and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Set-aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541940.

• Small Business Annual Receipts: Not to exceed $10.0 Million for the preceding three fiscal years.

• No Site Visit will be held.

• This solicitation is "All or None".

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the State of Idaho, specifically for the counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Lists specific occupation codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed later in the document).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage (EO 13658), outlining requirements for contractors.
• Details provisions for vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Outlines the conformance process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It establishes the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums to comply with the Service Contract Act and the terms of the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a standardized form for recording the death record or report of Bruneau Off Range Corrals livestock. It is intended for internal use to document the cause of death and other relevant details for each animal.

• Cause of Death: A checklist of potential causes, including Gather Injury Complications, Lameness, Spinal/Head Injury, Blindness, Foaling Complications, No Teeth, Myopathy, Congenital Defect, Hemorrhage, Dangerous/Safety Hazard, Unadoptable, Struck by Lightning, Inflicted Trauma, Euthanized, or Found Dead. It also includes categories for Chronic Poor Condition, Broken Limb, Respiratory Illness, Colic, Gelding Complications, Strangles, Liver/Kidney/Lipemia, Cancer/Tumors, Rabies-Central Nervous System, Neglect/Abuse, Old Age, Equine Infectious Anemia, and Undiagnosed.
• Animal Identification: Fields for HMA (if unmarked), Type (Horse, Burro, Mule), Sex, and Age.
• Signature and Date: Fields for the signing party and date.
• Comments: A required field for additional details.

While this form is an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity, it appears to be an internal administrative or record-keeping document. It does not directly outline requirements, deliverables, or submission instructions for potential bidders. Its relevance to a bidder would be minimal, likely only to understand the administrative processes of the entity managing the corrals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an inspection report for animals delivered to the Bruneau Off Range Corrals. It serves as a record of the inspection process for horses and burros.

• Capture Area
• Number of Horses Inspected
• Number of Burros Inspected
• Date of Animals Arrived
• Date of Inspection
• Comments
• Signature of Veterinarian

This attachment provides a template for recording inspection details of animals. Bidders involved in opportunities related to animal care, transport, or management at the Bruneau Off Range Corrals may need to use or refer to this report format.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the official Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Test Form used by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for testing BLM animals. It serves as a record of EIA test results, required for interstate movement, sales, or routine testing.

• Veterinarian Information: Details of the accredited veterinarian drawing the blood sample, including name, accreditation number, signature, and contact information.
• Animal Identification: Fields for freeze mark number, neck tag number, year of birth, sex, color, breed (Burro, Mustang, Mule), and microchip number if applicable. Each form is for animals of the same species and breed.
• Sample Information: Date blood drawn, location of the animal's home premises, and the state where the sample was obtained.
• Laboratory Use Only Section: Fields for EIA laboratory name, date sample received, date results reported, official test result (Negative/Positive), and test type used (AGID/ELISA).
• Signalment Keys: Provides codes for describing animal markings (leg, face, whorls) and colors, used for consistent identification.

This form is an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity and likely relates to opportunities involving the management or sale of BLM horses, burros, or mules. Bidders may need to understand the requirements for EIA testing as part of their proposal or contract performance, especially if the opportunity involves handling or transporting these animals. It details the required documentation for health certification.