Livestock Transportation and Hauling Services

The contract requires the transportation of wild horses gathered from field sites to holding facilities and ultimately to sale barns within a 900-mile radius, utilizing fully enclosed, single-level trailers equipped with non-slip flooring to ensure animal safety and comfort during transit. Humane handling practices must be strictly followed throughout all stages of transport to meet welfare standards. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the North American Industry Classification System code 484220 covering specialized trucking services. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The place of performance is centered in Springerville, Arizona, with the contracting agency identified as the USDA Forest Service, specifically under Csa Southwest 5. All services must be performed in compliance with federal regulations governing livestock transportation and small business set-asides.