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F--WHEATLAND ORC HOOF TRIMMING SERVICES (BASE + 4 YEA

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140L6226Q0013Federal

Submission Closed07/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking professional hoof trimming services for approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros housed at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wyoming, with capacity extending to 3,500 animals depending on operational needs. The contractor must provide skilled farrier services to trim hooves safely and efficiently with minimal stress to the animals, adhering strictly to the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program standards. Work is expected Monday through Friday with a daily capacity of up to 100 animals using government-furnished equipment and facilities. The contract requires the contractor to hold a current Wyoming Farrier License and possess at least three years of documented experience trimming wild equine hooves. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, with evaluation based on the Best Value Trade Off methodology. The base performance period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through August 31, 2031, and an additional six-month optional extension through February 28, 2032. The government may exercise these options at its discretion. Offers must be submitted via email to Crystal Martinez by 2:00 PM MDT on July 24, 2026, and include a current SAM registration, Unique Entity Identifier, and sufficient technical detail to demonstrate acceptability. The contract is firm fixed price with payment processed through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform within 30 days of delivery, and interim invoices are acceptable. The contractor must comply with Section 889, safeguard controlled unclassified information per Executive Order 13556, and meet all applicable labor standards including prevailing wage requirements under the Service Contract Labor Standards clause. All work must be performed on-site at Wheatland, Wyoming, and the contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative for pre-work conferences and notify them at least three days prior to completion for final inspection. Technical acceptability acts as a gate for award, and the Government will evaluate total price including an estimate for the optional six-month extension. The contractor is paid only for actual quantities performed, and no time extensions will be granted for corrections resulting from the contractor’s own improper work.

General Info

Small businesses to trim 2,000 wild horses and burros at Wheatland Corral under firm fixed price contract starting September 2026.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Washington Dc OfficeView Agency

NAICS

115210 - Support Activities for Animal ProductionView NAICS

Place of Performance

1005 N. Wheatland Highway, Wheatland, WY, 82201

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(8)

A04 Attachment 1 Statement of Work Wheatland Hoof Trimming Revised AMD 001

PDF•sow

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140L6226Q0013

PDF•amendment

A04 Attachment 3 - CAWP ORC Transportation Adoption Event Standards

PDF•standards

Wheatland Hoof Trimming Statement of Work Final 6-16-26

PDF•sow

Solicitation 140L6226Q0013 for Hoof Trimming Services

PDF•rfq

Wage Determination 2015-5413 Rev 27 for Wyoming Counties

PDF•wage-determination

A06 Attachment 2 Price Schedule for Wheatland Hoof Trimming

PDF•price-schedule

Solicitation 140L6226Q0013 Questions Addressed Wheatland ORC Hoof Trimming

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1Jul 15

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineJul 24

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of The Interior → Washington Dc Office

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20003, USA

Contacts

Martinez Crystal

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming and Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program requires professional hoof trimming services at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming. This facility houses an average of approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros, with numbers fluctuating based on program operations. Routine hoof care is necessary to maintain the health and soundness of the animals while they are in holding.

The contractor shall provide skilled farrier services to safely and efficiently trim hooves with minimal stress to the animals, in coordination with BLM staff and in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). Work will typically occur Monday through Friday, with the capability to trim up to 100 animals per day using government-furnished equipment and facilities.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
ii. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
iii. A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular _2026-01, March 13, 2026 (as amended through April 2026 updates).
iv. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set aside.
v. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase of the following commercial service for Wheatland ORC Hoof Trimming
vi. A detailed description can be found in the Statement of Work (SOW) in the solicitation package.
vii. Base year service shall occur from 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027 to the following office:
BLM- Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Highway
Wheatland, WY 82201

viii. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, does apply to this acquisition.
ix. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does apply to this solicitation. The quotes will be evaluated using the Best Value Trade Off methodology. The acceptability thresholds are listed in the SOW.
x. A statement that the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.
xi. The BLM intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this procurement.
xii. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.
xiii. Quotes are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 2:00 PM MDT July 24, 2026. Questions are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 12:00 PM MDT July 15, 2026.
For information on this solicitation, contact the Contract Specialist, Crystal Martinez, at crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov.

Period of Performance
Base Year: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Option Year 1: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028
Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029
Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030
Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031

Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration: www.sam.gov/SAM
2. Compliance with Section 889 clauses.
3. Invoicing and Payment: www.ipp.gov - 30-day prompt pay after delivery. We can accept and pay interim invoices.
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items Provisions and Clauses
5. FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures
6. Evaluation Criteria provided in FAR clause 52.212-2

Instructions to Offerors:
- Check your SAM registration, this must be current at the time you make your offer.
- Please email or call with any questions you have, prior to the closing date, with enough time to research an answer.
- Email your signed quote package to: crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov, with the title and solicitation number in the subject line, no later than the closing date. Include your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number on your quote.
- Include enough description/information in order to determine technical acceptability.

Primary POC: Contracting Specialist: Crystal Martinez - crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov - 307-775-6336
Contracting Officer: Laura Park