A14_Sources_Sought_1.docx
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- LITCHFIELD VET SERVICES 2027 Federal contract opportunity
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- 140L1226Q0032
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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research and acquisition planning purposes issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Office and Eagle Lake Field Office. The BLM seeks veterinary service providers for the Litchfield Wild Horse & Burro Corrals located in Litchfield, California (Lassen County). The anticipated contract vehicle is a Firm-Fixed-Price Streamlined Commercial RFQ under FAR Part 12 procedures, with a potential Total Small Business Set-Aside. The estimated period of performance spans five years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, comprising a base year plus four option years.
Required services encompass commercial, routine, urgent, and emergency veterinary care for wild horses and burros, including equine arrival inspections, Coggins testing and ICVI certification, surgical castrations under general anesthesia or sedation, parasite control, vaccinations, digital field X-rays, and humane euthanasia and necropsy services in accordance with AVMA and BLM guidelines. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to respond on-site within four hours for acute emergencies and within two business days for routine clinical visits. Mandatory qualifications include an active California veterinary license, USDA Category II Accreditation, a minimum of one year equine experience, and completion of annual Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) online training. Interested parties should submit responses including company details, UEI, CAGE Code, business size and socioeconomic status designations, capability confirmations, and up to two examples of relevant equine or large-animal care experience. The NAICS code is 541940 (Veterinary Services) with a $10.0 million size standard.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
U.S. Department of the Interior / Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Litchfield Wild Horse & Burro Corrals – Veterinary Services
1. General Information
· Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (FAR Part 10)
· NAICS Code: 541940 – Veterinary Services ($10.0 Million Size Standard)
· Product Service Code (PSC): R416 – Support - Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care
· Contracting Office: BLM California State Office (CASO) / Eagle Lake Field Office (ELFO)
· Estimated Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
· Contract Type / Procedure: Firm-Fixed-Price / Streamlined Commercial RFQ (FAR Part 12)
2. Purpose & Disclaimer This Sources Sought Notice is strictly for market research and acquisition planning purposes under FAR Part 10. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or commitment to issue a solicitation. Information gathered will assist the Contracting Officer in determining whether to execute a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12 commercial procedures.
3. Requirements Summary The BLM requires commercial, routine, urgent, and emergency veterinary services for wild horses and burros at the Litchfield Wild Horse & Burro Corrals in Litchfield, CA (Lassen County).
Key Performance Requirements:
· Response Windows: Must be on-site within four (4) hours for acute emergencies and two (2) business days for routine clinical visits.
· Core Capabilities: Perform equine arrival inspections, Coggins testing (EIA) & ICVI certification, surgical castrations (gelding under general anesthesia/sedation), parasite control, vaccinations, digital field X-rays, and humane euthanasia/necropsy per AVMA/BLM guidelines.
· Mandatory Qualifications: Active California Veterinary License, USDA Category II Accreditation, minimum 1 year equine experience, and completion of annual 1-hour Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) online training.
4. Requested Minimum Vendor Information In accordance with FAR Part 10 (asking only for minimum necessary information to reduce administrative burden), interested parties are requested to submit:
1. Vendor Details: Company Name, UEI, CAGE Code, Point of Contact (Email/Phone), and SAM.gov registration status.
2. Business Size & Socioeconomic Status:
· Size status under NAICS 541940 ($10M): [ ] Small Business [ ] Other Than Small / Large Business
· Applicable designations: [ ] SB [ ] SDB/8(a) [ ] WOSB/EDWOSB [ ] SDVOSB [ ] HUBZone [ ] IEE/ISBEE
3. Capability Confirmation:
· Confirm ability to meet the 4-hour emergency on-site response window in Litchfield, CA.
· Confirm personnel hold active California Veterinary Licenses and USDA Category II Accreditation.
4. Relevant Experience (Brief): List up to two (2) recent contracts or commercial practices demonstrating experience with equine/large-animal care or chute-restrained herd handling.
5. Response Instructions
· Response Due Date: [Insert Date — e.g., 10 calendar days from posting] by 5:00 PM PST
· Submission Method: Email response to Contracting Officer
· Subject Line: Sources Sought Response - Litchfield Veterinary Services - 140L1226Q0032
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