WHEATLAND ORC HOOF TRIMMING SERVICES (BASE + 4 YEA
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Bureau of Land Management is soliciting professional hoof trimming services for approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros housed at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming, under a total small business set-aside solicitation numbered 140L6226Q0013. The contract, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a base performance period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and up to four option years extending through August 31, 2031, with a possible six-month extension to February 28, 2032. Contractors must provide skilled farrier services to trim up to 100 animals daily using government-furnished equipment, in strict compliance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program, ensuring minimal stress to the animals during routine care performed Monday through Friday. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier and qualify as small businesses under NAICS code 115210 with average annual receipts under $11 million. Technical acceptability requires a minimum of three years of hands-on experience working with wild or unhandled equines and a current Wyoming Farrier License for all personnel. Offerors must submit a signed certification confirming no convictions or ongoing investigations related to animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment for the company, employees, or subcontractors; failure to provide this certification renders proposals non-responsive. Compliance with FAR clauses including 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4 (with Alternate I), 52.240-91, and 52.240-93 is mandatory, requiring adherence to security protocols for federal contract information, prohibition of products from certain foreign entities, and avoidance of discriminatory practices. All invoices must be submitted via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and performance is confined to the Wheatland facility, with inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM MDT on July 24, 2026, submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist, with technical and pricing evaluations conducted using the Best Value Trade-Off methodology based on the established acceptability thresholds in
General Info
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Place of Performance
1005 N. Wheatland Highway, Wheatland, WY, 82201Set-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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