F--Delta WH&B Facility Feeding Contract

The Delta WH&B Facility Feeding Contract, solicitation 140L5726Q0003, is a firm fixed price, single award services contract issued by the Bureau of Land Management under the Department of the Interior. The contract is 100% set aside for HUBZone small businesses under NAICS code 115210. The primary objective is to provide daily feeding and watering services for wild horses and burros at the Delta facility in Millard, Utah. Responsibilities include maintaining animal health and safety, cleaning water troughs and feed managers, and operating farm equipment such as tractors, skid steers, and telehandlers. The government provides the necessary hay and equipment, while the contractor is responsible for labor and operational execution. The period of performance begins on March 1, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027, with four additional option years extending the potential term to February 28, 2031. Award decisions are based on a trade-off approach where technical capability and past performance from the last three years are considered more important than price. Contract administration is managed by the Utah State Office in Salt Lake City, with electronic invoicing required through the Invoice Processing Platform. Performance is monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative through quality assurance inspections focusing on equipment maintenance and animal welfare standards.