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

The Bureau of Land Management’s Mother Lode Field Office has awarded a firm fixed price contract for targeted sheep grazing services at Magnolia Ranch in California to manage invasive plant species such as yellow starthistle and medusahead, while promoting native vegetation across approximately 130 acres. The contract spans a base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four option years extending through April 30, 2031. Annual grazing operations are confined to a performance window between May 26 and August 26 each year, during which the contractor must maintain a minimum herd of 500 mature sheep, employ temporary fencing for control, provide water and housing for livestock, and implement livestock cleansing procedures to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. The contractor is also responsible for safeguarding archaeological resources, ensuring no damage to woody species, and conducting ongoing monitoring to verify grazing effectiveness. All services are performed under the terms of a detailed Performance Work Statement and must comply with the Service Contract Act, including adherence to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage Determination 2015-5631 Revision 26 for wage rates and fringe benefits in specified California counties. The contract requires full compliance with federal labor standards, including minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on human trafficking and discrimination. The contract is administered by the Bureau of Land Management with Laurie Ehlinger serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting as the primary technical and administrative liaison. All deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance at the BLM Mother Lode Field Office in El Dorado Hills, California, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until delivery is completed. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with paper invoices prohibited absent prior written approval. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, emphasizing technical compliance over cost competitiveness, with proposals required to demonstrate a viable work plan, equipment list, and adherence to all contractual obligations. Contractors must meet mandatory representations and certifications regarding small business status, entity identifiers, subcontracting goals, federal tax compliance, and supply chain restrictions under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, including prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and Kaspersky software. No contract