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88--Request for Information - Cattle Housing

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DOILFBO260023Federal

Submission Closed09/21/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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AI Contract Overview

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Request for Information to identify dairy farms and ranches capable of providing temporary housing and care for cattle displaced by wildland fires. This initiative is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment for procurement. The government is seeking facilities that can offer safe and compliant support for livestock for a duration of up to two years. Interested parties must submit capability statements by September 21, 2026, to Judith Chamberlin. Responses should detail holding capacity, facility locations, animal type preferences, feed availability, veterinary support, and the ability to isolate cattle from existing herds. The information gathered may be shared with impacted ranchers who may independently contact the respondents to arrange livestock housing.

General Info

BLM seeks dairy farms and ranches for temporary fire-displaced cattle housing and care.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

NAICS

112111 - Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 31

special-notice

Response DeadlineSep 21

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Submission Closed

09/21/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Contacts

Chamberlin Judith

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify dairy farms and ranches with the capability and interest to provide temporary housing and care for cattle displaced by recent wildland fires. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment for procurement.

BACKGROUND
Recent wildland fires have significantly impacted ranchers, creating an urgent need for alternative, short and long term cattle housing. The Government is seeking information on facilities that can provide safe, compliant, and reliable support for affected livestock for an estimated period of up to two years.

REQUESTED INFORMATION
Respondents are asked to provide detailed information regarding their capabilities, including:
* Holding capacity (number and type of livestock that can be supported)
* Timeframe and length of availability
* Animal type preferences (steers, heifers, cows, bred cattle, bulls)
* Location and description of facilities
* Import requirements and required health certifications
* Feed availability
* Ability to provide feed onsite or support purchase/transportation
* Capacity to store feed on site
* Animal health requirements and standards maintained
* Ability to separate or isolate cattle from existing herds as required
* Veterinary support availability
* Identification as a dairy farm or ranch operation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This RFI is solely intended to gather information. No solicitation is anticipated to be issued, and no contract is anticipated to be awarded as a direct result of this notice. Information received may be shared with impacted ranchers and others, who may independently contact respondents if a need arises.

The Capability statements shall be sent by email to contact@example.gov
The capability statement must be submitted by Monday, September 21, 2026 at 1700ES