Professional Hoof Trimming (Farrier) Services

The contract is for professional hoof trimming services for approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros, requiring at least two treatments per year using government-provided facilities and equipment. All services must adhere strictly to the California Association of Wild Horse Professionals standards and humane handling protocols to ensure the welfare of the animals. The work is to be performed at a designated location in Wheatland, Wyoming, with a zip code of 82201, and the contractor is expected to operate with the resources and infrastructure provided by the government. This is a subcontract classified under NAICS code 812910 and set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The awarding agency is the Department of the Interior through its Washington D.C. Office, and the performance is tied to federal land management responsibilities for wild horse and burro populations. The contract emphasizes compliance, animal welfare, and efficient use of federal resources under a small business-focused procurement framework.