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BIG HORN NF - FARRIER SERVICES - 5-YEAR - AWARD NOTICE

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1240LP26Q0037Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Bighorn National ForestView Agency

Contract Value

$63,300

NAICS

115210 - Support Activities for Animal ProductionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Sheridan, WY, 82801, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

SIPE HORSESHOEING LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

04/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Bighorn National Forest Farrier Services Statement of Work v02

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Big Horn National Forest Farrier Services 1240LP26Q0037 Terms and Conditions

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1240LP26Q0037.Sol.BGNF.Farrier.Services.5-YR.pdf

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Past Performance Data Sheet

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Wage Determination 39-2021.00 Animal Caretakers

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 24

Solicitation

AwardedApr 13

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Bighorn National Forest

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSheridan, WY, 828019638, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Bighorn National Forest

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Office AddressSheridan, WY, 828019638, USA

Contacts

Jane Pedrotti

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Steven Dahlgren

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Full Description

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This Award is for a 5-Year Farrier Services contract for the Big Horn NF (BASE Year + 4 Option Years).

This was awarded from a synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.2 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constituted the only solicitation; quotes were being requested and a written solicitation was not issued. Four (4) quotes were received, only 2 vendors were acceptable in terms of technical and past performances, based on information and/or documentation submitted with the quotes. The decision was made to award to the Lowest PricedTechnically Acceptable quote. (LPTA).

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