B08_Solicitation_Attachment1_Specifications.pdf
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This is a Specifications document for Solicitation 140P8526Q0099 issued by the National Park Service (NPS) at Yosemite National Park, Roads and Trails Branch. The solicitation requires the acquisition of 5 horses and 5 mules for backcountry support operations in mountainous terrain ranging from 3,000 to 12,000 feet in elevation. Horses will be used for leading packstrings of mules and mounted patrols by law enforcement rangers and volunteers, while mules will walk within pack-strings laden with supplies on established trails and open public areas that may be congested with visitors. Both animals may encounter wildlife including squirrels, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and deer.
Horses must be 14 hands 6 inches to 16 hands tall (preferred), weigh 1,000 to 1,200 pounds (preferred), and be 4 to 8 years old (preferred), while mules must be 14 hands 6 inches to 16 hands tall (preferred), weigh 1,000 to 1,200 pounds (preferred), and be 5 to 8 years old (preferred). Both must be gelded males, pass veterinary examinations, demonstrate capability for various gaits and maneuvers, and possess temperaments free of vicious habits. Vendors must provide minimum 30-day satisfaction guarantees with preference for 6-to-12-month replacement guarantees. Animals must be pre-quarantined for 5 days with weed/seed-free hay per park requirements and have adequate stamina to cover 20 to 30 miles daily in rough terrain. Delivery is required no later than October 1, 2026, to NPS Yosemite Valley Corrals at 9000 Lost Arrow Drive, Building 514, Yosemite, CA 95389, with price including delivery costs. The government reserves the right to inspect animals upon delivery or contact vendors for verification information.
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Attachment 01 Solicitation 140P8526Q0099
Specifications Horses and Mules
Yosemite National Park
Description: The National Park Service (NPS) at Yosemite National Park, Roads and Trails Branch, has a requirement for horses and mules to be used in backcountry support by trails operations.
Quantity: 5 horses and 5 mules.
Horses: Horses submitted for offer under this solicitation should be suited for leading pack-strings of mules laden with various supplies by experienced animal packers in support of backcountry operations, and for mounted front and backcountry patrols by law enforcement rangers, employees, and volunteers of varying degrees of knowledge, skill and ability regarding horsemanship. Riding environment is in mountainous terrain from 3,000 feet to 12,000 feet in elevation, mostly on established trails. However, some require off-trail travel in certain areas.
Trails areas are open to the public and are often congested with visitors. Horses may encounter wildlife such as squirrels, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, deer, and others.
Mules: Mules submitted for offer under this solicitation should be suited for walking within a pack-string of other mules laden with various supplies and lead by experienced animal packers in support of backcountry operations. Walking environment is in mountainous terrain from 3,000 feet to 12,000 feet in elevation, mostly on established trails. Trails are open to the public and are often congested with visitors. Mules may encounter wildlife such as squirrels, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, deer, and others.
Recommended Specifications for Horses:
1. Quality is given first consideration over breed or color.
2. Sex will then be considered; males are preferred and must be gelded.
3. 14 Hands, 6 inches and taller. (15 to 16 hands preferred)
4. 1000 Lbs. to 1,300 Lbs. in weight. (1000 to 1200 preferred)
5. 4 to 10 years of age. (4 to 8 preferred)
6. No abnormal deviation in the structure or function of the horse is accepted.
7. The horse must pass a veterinary examination for certification of soundness, general health and age.
8. The horse will be well balanced, muscular, have good stamina, good carriage, a straight, short, well-muscled back and good feet.
9. Withers are normal and not predominant.
10. Each horse must be able to be ridden with a bridle and saddle at a walk, trot and canter.
11. Each horse must allow all feet to be handled in an easy manner.
12. Each horse capable of being safely shod.
13. Each horse capable of being safely loaded and unloaded from a trailer.
14. Each horse must stop and back up, turn left and right at the walk, trot, and canter.
15. Each horse must be able to cross creeks and bridges.
16. Each horse must be gentle, free of vicious habits such as biting, kicking, or striking.
17. Each horse should not object to harnessing, saddling, or grooming; will not balk, rear, shy, or be hard to catch when turned out.
18. No fence jumpers.
19. Stamina adequate to cover 20 to 30 miles per day in rough, mountainous terrain.
20. Each mule must be pre-quarantined for 5 days with weed/seed-free hay (as required by
Yosemite National Park resources operations).
21. Stipulation a minimum of a 30-day satisfaction guarantee or similar; prefer a 6-to-12-month replacement guarantee.
Recommended Specifications for Mules
1. Quality is given first consideration over breed or color.
2. Sex will then be considered; males are preferred and must be gelded.
3. 14 Hands, 6 inches and taller. (15 to 16 hands preferred)
4. 900 Lbs. to 1,300 Lbs. in weight (1000 to 1200 preferred)
5. 5 to 10 years of age. (5 to 8 preferred)
6. No abnormal deviation in the structure or function of the mule is accepted.
7. The mule must pass a veterinary examination for certification of soundness, general health and age.
8. The mule will be well balanced, muscular, have good stamina, good carriage, a straight, short, well-muscled back and good feet.
9. Withers are normal and not predominant
10. Each mule must allow all feet to be handled in an easy manner.
11. Each mule must not be prone to fighting or injuring other animals in a corral environment.
12. Each mule capable of being safely shod.
13. Each mule capable of being safely loaded and unloaded from a trailer.
14. Each mule must stop and back up, turn left and right at the walk, trot, and canter.
15. Each mule must be gentle and broke, able to lead pack strings off of and/or work in a pack string.
16. Each mule must be able to cross creeks and bridges.
17. Each mule must be gentle, free of vicious habits such as biting, kicking, or striking.
18. Each mule should not object to harnessing, saddling, or grooming; will not balk, rear, shy, or be hard to catch when turned out.
19. No fence jumpers.
20. Stamina adequate to cover 20 to 30 miles per day in rough, mountainous terrain
21. Each mule must be pre-quarantined for 5 days with weed/seed-free hay (as required by
Yosemite National Park resources operations).
22. A contract stipulates a minimum of a 30-day satisfaction guarantee; prefer a 6-to-12-month replacement guarantee.
Delivery: Price must include delivery no later than 10/1/2026 to:
NPS Yosemite Valley Corrals 9000 Lost Arrow Drive, Building 514 Yosemite, CA 95389
Note-Travel restrictions on Route 140. All vehicles are restricted to 45 feet in total length on route 140 into the Park. Updated road conditions are available at the California Department of Transportation website. Permits for longer vehicles have been approved on case-by-case basis by Cal-Trans.
The government reserves the right to inspect animals upon delivery prior to final selection. If inspection is not feasible, the government may elect to contact vendors by phone to obtain more detailed information about the animals such as would be obtained during an inspection. The purpose of this further contact would be for verification and/or clarification.
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