Responses to Questions 127EAV24R0001.docx
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This document appears to be a set of responses to questions related to a federal contract opportunity for Unauthorized Livestock Removal Services on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. The key details are:
The contract scope includes the capture, handling, transportation, and facilitation of the sale of unauthorized livestock, primarily horses, from the National Forest. The use of helicopters, drones, and other methods may be approved for certain activities. There is no set quota for the number of livestock to be removed, with the goal being the total removal of unauthorized livestock within the contract period. Certified weed-free hay is required for trapping, and either in-state online or out-of-state sales are acceptable options, to be presented as a cost per sale or per animal. The contract will be awarded using a Best Value Trade-Off source selection process, evaluating factors such as Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Price.
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127EAV24R0001 Unauthorized Livestock Responses to Questions
1. Are helicopters allowed to move equipment in?
Situationally. Trapping locations would need to be accessible by truck and trailer to facilitate the removal of unauthorized livestock. The use of helicopters would likely not be desirable in these scenarios since other modes of access would be available.
2. Are we able to use a licensed drone operator to assist in locating and or herding animals in conjunction with horses?
The use of drones may be allowed under certain scenarios. The use of drones would require a licensed operator and coordination with our Forests’ fire and aviation dispatch. Any use of drones for this project would require preapproval through the COR. The use of drones to locate livestock is a likely option. The use of drones for the purposes of herding would be situational and would require situational approval of these activities. The use of aircraft weather manned or unmanned for the purposes of herding livestock is unlikely since most of the gather activities will take place in forested areas.
3. Do you believe there will be a large number of cattle that need to be rounded up? I ask for the reasoning of hay and water.
The primary focus of this contract is for the removal of unauthorized horses. Currently no cattle are planned for removal in the initial phase of the contract. If cattle removals were requested under this contract, they would not be expected to exceed 100 head per option year.
4. If we meet the quota of animals would you want us to continue or close down for the year? Will we be able to select the time of year with the COR?
There is no quota for unauthorized livestock. Trapping operations are expected to continue as long as unauthorized livestock are present and contract funds are available with limited pauses for weather, safety, funding, and for operational and strategic needs (to be coordinated with COR). The goal of this contract is the total removal of unauthorized livestock from the Apache National Forest within the lifespan of the contract.
5. Can we bring better quality hay from out of state?
Hay utilized for trapping purposes must be Certified Weed Free. This hay can come from any state as long as it has been inspected and certified.
Hay fed to impounded livestock at private holding facilities is not required to be certified however there is an expectation that it is quality hay appropriate for the kind of livestock being held. The state of origin is not a concern. The focus of this contract is the removal of unauthorized horses.
6. Regarding items 5a and 5b on the bid schedule - they seem to ask for an in-state and out-of-state sales options. Is my understanding correct that the bid schedule is asking for EITHER online OR in person for the instate sale? and that the government is not asking for BOTH prices for online AND in person? eg a sale could be held at an instate sale barn in person?
It is an either-or option.
In state sales whether online or in person must be facilitated by the contractor. Sale barns within the state of Arizona would not be utilized.
Currently the preferred sale options are online and out of state.
7. Also regarding 5b - is the government looking for a total price or per animal price for administrative costs for the out of state sale option?
This can be presented as a cost per sale or per animal.
8. Also, regarding item 6 and 7 of the bid schedule, is the pay unit box after "per mile per load" Expressed in $X/mile (with miles being unknown and up to 900) Or is the expectation that a more precise mileage be estimated?
The milage can change based on the sale facility selected. $X/mile is correct. The 900 miles is set as a maximum shipping distance.
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