X--Winter Pasture Services for Yosemite National Park

The National Park Service is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide winter pasture services for approximately 100 horses and mules at Yosemite National Park, California. This requirement is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115210. The contract includes a one-year base period running from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods through September 14, 2031. The primary objective is to lease pasture land that can support the animals during winter months when snow and icy conditions prevent them from remaining in the park. The contractor is responsible for providing pasture, supplemental hay (Alfalfa or Oat) to ensure a minimum of 1,200 lbs of air-dry forage per animal per month, safe five-wire fencing, corrals or catch pens, and constant access to clean fresh water. The pasture must be located within a 3-4 hour drive of Yosemite National Park, preferably below 1,500-foot elevations, with an average of 10-15 acres per animal. Evaluation of offers will be conducted via a comparative best-value process, considering price, technical capability, and prior experience. Offerors must submit a project narrative limited to two pages, a completed quote price sheet, and documentation of three similar projects completed within the last five years. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including provisions regarding combating trafficking in persons, security prohibitions, and strict prohibitions against racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. Payment requests must be managed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). A physical inspection of the proposed pasture area by an NPS representative and the contractor is required prior to bid acceptance to ensure all specifications are met.