Temporary Livestock Holding Facility Operations

The contract requires the provision and operation of USDA-compliant temporary holding facilities in Arizona within a three-hour drive of Overgaard, with the capability to house a minimum of 100 wild horses at full capacity. The contractor must ensure daily feeding, watering, and comprehensive care for the animals in accordance with USDA standards, maintaining sanitary, safe, and humane conditions throughout the duration of the contract. The facilities must be fully operational and ready to receive animals upon demand, with protocols in place for health monitoring, emergency response, and compliance with all federal animal handling regulations. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code 812990 applies, indicating the work falls under other personal services. The place of performance is listed as Springerville, Arizona, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service through its Southwest Region office, and all operations must align with federal livestock management guidelines. The successful bidder will be responsible for logistics, staffing, supplies, and documentation to support the care and movement of wild horses under federal oversight.