WH&Bs Transport to Tennessee
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Forest Service has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the safe and humane transportation of up to 83 wild horses and burros from Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in Alturas, CA, to Fall Creek Falls Equestrian in Pikeville, TN. This award, valued at $34,000.00, was made competitively under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contract required the transport of 36 adult wild horses, 36 weanlings/yearlings, and 11 burros. Key requirements included:
- Safe and humane handling throughout transit.
- Provision of negative Equine Anemia Testing Forms (Coggins) and Health Certificates.
- Ensuring animals were fit for travel, with special handling for specific conditions.
- Use of straight deck or stock trailers (double-deck trailers prohibited), with covered roofs, adequate headroom, non-slip ramps, and appropriate partition gates.
- Adherence to specific loading rates, maximum drive times, rest location requirements, and observation protocols during transit.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: February 18, 2026, to February 25, 2026
- Delivery Date: February 25, 2026
- Estimated Value: $34,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 484230 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Long Distance)
- Award Published Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
This award was made competitively. The original solicitation (127EAY26Q0014) required electronic offers via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and referenced "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Additional Notes
Payment for services will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The primary point of contact for the original solicitation was Margaret Forrest (margaret.forrest@usda.gov).