A04_Statement_of_Work_Final.pdf

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Wyoming Wild Horse and Burro Program

Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility

STATEMENT OF WORK

VETERINARIAN SERVICES

1.0 Background: The contractor shall provide routine veterinary services on an as needed basis at the Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) Facility, Rock Springs, WY.

The contract veterinarian shall be the primary veterinarian for the Rock Springs Wild Horse and

Burro (WH&B) Facility and shall be responsible to perform veterinary duties at the facility.

However, it is anticipated that there will be times when the veterinarian is needed in emergency situations that are not pre-scheduled at the facility. Therefore, the key personnel, the primary contract veterinarian shall provide a relief/backup veterinarian and/or veterinarians to perform veterinary duties at the facility that the primary contract veterinarian deems necessary during these times. Key personnel are essential and any substitution must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer within 15 days before the substitution is to take place. The workload will vary seasonally at the facility. At times services will be required seven days a week. Workload can be expected to vary depending on gather activity and the health of the population of animals at the facility.

The average number of horses that are expected at the Rock Springs WH&B Facility will be approximately 600 head with a maximum capacity of 800 head. The facility is located on

Lionkol Road off Highway 191 North Rock Springs, WY.

A veterinarian must be available at location within two hour of notification and one hour of an emergency situation. The name, address and telephone number of primary and relief/back-up veterinarian(s) must be provided. The duties and minimum qualifications require a veterinarian licensed in the State of Wyoming, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited for issuing interstate health certificates. Approximately 80% of the estimated workload is for animal preparation for adoption. The remaining 20% of the workload for veterinarian services includes, but is not limited to, the treatment categories identified in the bid schedule.

2.0 OVERVIEW

The contractor shall provide routine and emergency professional veterinarian services on an as needed basis for up to 800 wild horses and burros at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding and adoption facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The service period will be from

October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028 (including a base and four option years).

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all contract oversight management, supervisory, and technically trained personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide required routine and emergency veterinary services for wild horses and burros.

I. Service Breakdown

Approximately 80% of the estimated workload shall be basic level services and intermediate level services:

Basic Level Service examples include:

Visual examination to determine general health of individual animal

Vaccination

Worming

Aging

Drawing Blood Samples for equine infectious anemia (EIA) and preparing documentation for submission to the appropriate laboratory

Health Certificate Preparation

Intermediate Level Service examples include:

Lameness\respiratory disease\Castration\Colic

Pregnancy checking (rectal examination/ultrasound)

Advanced Level Service examples include:

Miscellaneous Surgeries/cryptorchids/hernia repair

The remaining 20% of the workload from veterinarian services includes the treatment categories identified in the bid schedule. BLM personnel may assist the Contractor by performing services to restrain animals for the veterinarian by mutually agreed to procedures, considering BLM policies, as identified by BLM, in order to protect the health and welfare of all associated personnel and the wild equine being treated.

Any services not covered in the statement of work in the treatment categories above shall be purchased by separate purchase order and will be discussed with the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) and Project Inspector (PI). All must be approved by the Contract Officer

(CO) COR and PI to be determined at time of award.

II. Specific veterinary services to be performed include:

A. Draw, prepare, and ship blood samples to the State Animal Disease Control Lab for testing of equine infectious anemia (EIA). Blood to be handled in accordance with Wyoming

State Veterinary Laboratory regulations. Contractor will be responsible for blood tubes, shipping, and lab fees. The document preparation involves the Coggins Test Record and

Inventory Sheet. The written test results shall be given to the COR.

B. The contractor will treat sick and injured horses and burros and provide all equipment, supplies and medications for those treatments. Advise BLM personnel in the administration of continued treatment.

(i) A record for each injured or sick animal treated shall be prepared and maintained in a

BLM provided spiral notebook. This notebook shall be titled "Sick and Injured Horse and Burro Record". The record shall include animal tag number and herd area (if herd area information is available) and any drugs, treatments and/or tests administered.

(ii) At a time specified by the Government the veterinarian shall review, by origin, the individual sick and injured horse and burro records to provide information on any trends of disease or conditions that may or may not exist.

(iii)As necessary will need to complete daily, weekly, or monthly Herd Health Inspections as agreed upon with COR.

C. Humanely euthanize wild horses and burros when necessary and provide a written report to the Government on the reason. In non-emergency situations, a decision to euthanize will be made jointly by the COR and veterinarian. In emergency situations, BLM personnel, in accordance with BLM policy, have the authority to euthanize.

D. Collect tissue samples from postmortem examinations as directed by the Government.

E. Geld stallions by the accepted method prescribed by the American Association of Equine

Practitioners (AAEP). Veterinarian shall furnish scalpel and emasculator. The address and phone number of the AAEP is 4075 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, (606)

233-0147.

F. Issue and prepare health certificates for interstate shipment of horses and burros.

G. The veterinarian shall have access to a portable x-ray machine and perform the services required to obtain x-rays on an as needed basis.

H. The veterinarian shall advise BLM and present to the Government, throughout the life of this contract, a proactive health care plan for the approach to be used in maintaining good health and containing and preventing the spread of disease in equines.

I. The veterinarian shall perform treatments for miscellaneous lameness on an as needed basis.

J. The veterinarian shall perform surgeries on an as needed basis.

K. When the use of needles is required (i.e., vaccinating, drawing blood) a sterile needle shall be used for each animal. Disposal of all sharps and syringes will be the Veterinary

Contractor’s responsibility in accordance with State Health and Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

L. The Contractor shall provide veterinarian personnel to respond within one hour of receiving notification via phone for emergency veterinarian services.

M. The Government and the Contractor will mutually agree upon routine service dates at each facility.

The Government shall furnish the following equipment and services:

BLM employee(s) performing services to restrain animals in a padded hydraulic chute for the veterinarian by mutually agreed to procedures, considering BLM policies, as identified by BLM, in order to protect the health and welfare of all associated personnel and the wild equine being treated.

The Government may acquire additional supplies to have on hand ordered through the contracted veterinarian for future tasks and to have personnel perform treatments on animals as directed by the veterinarian. The Contractor is not authorized to acquire any real or personal property at the

Government's expense under this contract. The Government will furnish vaccinations and wormer when prepping animals. Vaccinations provided are Vetera Gold, Strepvax II and Rabies.

Pre-Work Conference:

A pre-work conference will be held at the Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility on the first day veterinary services are required after contract award. The primary veterinarian and the backup veterinarian shall attend. This conference will last 1 working day and is intended to inform the veterinarian of the operation protocol of Rock Springs Wild Horse and Burro Facility.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The government will issue a base plus two-year time and material contract for these services.

The anticipated performance dates are:

Base Period: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024

Option Period 1: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

Option Period 2: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

Option Period 3: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Option Period 4: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028

5.0 PRICE SCHEDULE

Use the pricing schedule below to provide pricing for quotes.

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ESTIMATED QUANTITIY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 BASIC LEVEL SERVICES (PREPRATION OF HORSES)(HOURLY FEE) 160 HOURS

0002 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SERVICES (CASTRATIONS) (HOURLY FEE) 50 HOURS

0003 ADVANCED LEVEL SERVICES (SURGURIES) (HOURLY FEE) 30 HOURS

0004 TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (HOURLY FEE) 100 HOURS

0005 SUPPLIES THAT MAY BE USED DURING PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

A PREP-COGGINS 1600 HEAD

B HEALTH CERTIFICATES 50 PER CERTIFICATE ISSUED

C CASTRATE 300 HEAD

D CASTRATE CRYPTORCHIDS 25 HEAD

E CUTS, WOUNDS - SURGICAL 20 HEAD

F ABCESSES, CUTS AND WOUNDS - NON SURGICAL 50 HEAD

G EUTHANASIA 50 HEAD

H X-RAYS 5 HEAD

I POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS 15 HEAD

J HERNIA REPAIR 20 HEAD

K LABORTAORY TEST FEES 25 HEAD

L Preg checking (rectal examination/ultrasound) 800 HEAD

Total

ROCK SPRINGS VET SERVICES - BASE YEAR

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ESTIMATED QUANTITIY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 BASIC LEVEL SERVICES (PREPRATION OF HORSES)(HOURLY FEE) 160 HOURS

0002 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SERVICES (CASTRATIONS) (HOURLY FEE) 50 HOURS

0003 ADVANCED LEVEL SERVICES (SURGURIES) (HOURLY FEE) 30 HOURS

0004 TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (HOURLY FEE) 100 HOURS

0005 SERVICES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

A PREP-COGGINS 1600 HEAD

B HEALTH CERTIFICATES 50 PER CERTIFICATE ISSUED

C CASTRATE 300 HEAD

D CASTRATE CRYPTORCHIDS 25 HEAD

E CUTS, WOUNDS - SURGICAL 20 HEAD

F ABCESSES, CUTS AND WOUNDS - NON SURGICAL 50 HEAD

G EUTHANASIA 50 HEAD

H X-RAYS 5 HEAD

I POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS 15 HEAD

J HERNIA REPAIR 20 HEAD

K LABORTAORY TEST FEES 25 HEAD

L Preg checking (rectal examination/ultrasound) 800 HEAD

Total

ROCK SPRINGS VET SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 1

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ESTIMATED QUANTITIY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 BASIC LEVEL SERVICES (PREPRATION OF HORSES)(HOURLY FEE) 160 HOURS

0002 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SERVICES (CASTRATIONS) (HOURLY FEE) 50 HOURS

0003 ADVANCED LEVEL SERVICES (SURGURIES) (HOURLY FEE) 30 HOURS

0004 TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (HOURLY FEE) 100 HOURS

0005 SERVICES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

A PREP-COGGINS 1600 HEAD

B HEALTH CERTIFICATES 50 PER CERTIFICATE ISSUED

C CASTRATE 300 HEAD

D CASTRATE CRYPTORCHIDS 25 HEAD

E CUTS, WOUNDS - SURGICAL 20 HEAD

F ABCESSES, CUTS AND WOUNDS - NON SURGICAL 50 HEAD

G EUTHANASIA 50 HEAD

H X-RAYS 5 HEAD

I POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS 15 HEAD

J HERNIA REPAIR 20 HEAD

K LABORTAORY TEST FEES 25 HEAD

L Preg checking (rectal examination/ultrasound) 800 HEAD

Total

ROCK SPRINGS VET SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 2

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ESTIMATED QUANTITIY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 BASIC LEVEL SERVICES (PREPRATION OF HORSES)(HOURLY FEE) 160 HOURS

0002 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SERVICES (CASTRATIONS) (HOURLY FEE) 50 HOURS

0003 ADVANCED LEVEL SERVICES (SURGURIES) (HOURLY FEE) 30 HOURS

0004 TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (HOURLY FEE) 100 HOURS

0005 SERVICES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

A PREP-COGGINS 1600 HEAD

B HEALTH CERTIFICATES 50 PER CERTIFICATE ISSUED

C CASTRATE 300 HEAD

D CASTRATE CRYPTORCHIDS 25 HEAD

E CUTS, WOUNDS - SURGICAL 20 HEAD

F ABCESSES, CUTS AND WOUNDS - NON SURGICAL 50 HEAD

G EUTHANASIA 50 HEAD

H X-RAYS 5 HEAD

I POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS 15 HEAD

J HERNIA REPAIR 20 HEAD

K LABORTAORY TEST FEES 25 HEAD

L Preg checking (rectal examination/ultrasound) 800 HEAD

Total

ROCK SPRINGS VET SERVICES - OPTION YEAR

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ESTIMATED QUANTITIY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 BASIC LEVEL SERVICES (PREPRATION OF HORSES)(HOURLY FEE) 160 HOURS

0002 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SERVICES (CASTRATIONS) (HOURLY FEE) 50 HOURS

0003 ADVANCED LEVEL SERVICES (SURGURIES) (HOURLY FEE) 30 HOURS

0004 TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (HOURLY FEE) 100 HOURS

0005 SERVICES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

A PREP-COGGINS 1600 HEAD

B HEALTH CERTIFICATES 50 PER CERTIFICATE ISSUED

C CASTRATE 300 HEAD

D CASTRATE CRYPTORCHIDS 25 HEAD

E CUTS, WOUNDS - SURGICAL 20 HEAD

F ABCESSES, CUTS AND WOUNDS - NON SURGICAL 50 HEAD

G EUTHANASIA 50 HEAD

H X-RAYS 5 HEAD

I POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS 15 HEAD

J HERNIA REPAIR 20 HEAD

K LABORTAORY TEST FEES 25 HEAD

L Preg checking (rectal examination/ultrasound) 800 HEAD

Total

ROCK SPRINGS VET SERVICES - OPTION YEAR