Animal Handling and Veterinary Support

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver trained animal handlers, farriers, and veterinary support services for mules and horses engaged in packing operations, with a strict emphasis on animal welfare and immediate emergency preparedness. All personnel must be experienced in the specialized care of equine and mule herds under outdoor, often rugged conditions, ensuring proper nutrition, hoof maintenance, injury response, and daily health monitoring throughout the duration of field operations. The work is required to meet high standards of safety and animal well-being, with responders expected to be on-call and capable of handling unforeseen medical or environmental emergencies in remote settings. This is a subcontract awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, and falls under NAICS code 812921 for other personal and household goods repair and maintenance. The contract is issued by the Klamath National Forest under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with performance centered in Yreka, California, 96097. Proposals must be submitted by May 29, 2026, following the posting date of May 13, 2026. Contractors are expected to demonstrate proven capability in providing reliable, on-site animal care services tailored to the unique demands of federal packing operations in mountainous and wilderness areas.