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The contract engages a provider to supply and manage 500 head of sheep for a three-month period each year from May through August to control vegetation across 130 acres at Magnolia Ranch. Responsibilities include ensuring the health and welfare of the flock, maintaining secure fencing, and providing reliable water access throughout the grazing period. All activities must align with established ecological protections to preserve native plant and animal habitats, with strict adherence to environmental regulations and land management standards. The service is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 112410, operated through the California State Office of the Department of the Interior, and is intended to support sustainable land stewardship through targeted, non-mechanical vegetation management.

General Info

Provision and management of 500 sheep for sustainable vegetation control on 130 acres, May-August.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → California State OfficeView Agency

NAICS

112410 - Sheep FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140L1226Q0001.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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F--MAGNOLIA RANCH SHEEP GRAZING Base plus 4 Option Ye

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PostedMay 7

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → California State Office

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Department Of The Interior → California State Office

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Full Description

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Provide and manage 500 head of sheep annually for three months (May–August) to control vegetation on 130 acres at Magnolia Ranch. Includes animal health, fencing, water supply, and compliance with ecological protections.

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