RFI_ORC_Services_9_21_Final_1.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

National Headquarters Washington, DC 20240 https://www.blm.gov

September 21, 2026

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Off-Range Corral (ORC) Services Covered States: CO, ID, NV, UT, WY, AZ, CA, KS, MT, NE, NM, SD, TX

Purpose The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting market research to identify dairy and livestock operations capable of providing Off-Range Corral (ORC) services, including the receiving, preparation, and care of wild horses and burros removed from public rangelands. The goal of this RFI is to assess industry interest, capability, and facility suitability for meeting ORC requirements.

BLM is particularly interested in operations potentially classifiable under NAICS 112120 (Dairy Cattle and Milk Production) or NAICS 115210 (Support Activities for Animal Production), though other related agricultural classifications may also be appropriate.

This RFI is not solicitation. No contract will be awarded based solely on responses.

This RFI aligns with the requirements contained in the attached Off‑Range Corral (ORC) Statement of Work (SOW).

Background The BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program manages wild horses and burros on public lands and must remove excess animals to maintain ecological balance. Excess animals are cared for in ORCs until they can be placed in private care, generally through adoption, sale, or transfer. ORCs serve as initial receiving, preparation, and maintenance facilities for these animals

Applicable NAICS Codes Respondents may reference one or more of the following:

112120 – Dairy Cattle and Milk Production 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production Other livestock/agricultural NAICS codes as applicable

Information Requested BLM requests responses to the following:

A. Company Information

· Business name, address, point of contact

· NAICS code(s)

· Business size classification

· SAM UEI, if registered in SAM.gov

B. Facility Description

· Description of corrals, pens, fencing, gates, chutes, and loading/unloading structures (including height, materials, and square footage per animal)

· Water access, feed storage, shelter, drainage, and security

· Description of any existing livestock facilities adaptable for equine use

C. Animal Care Capabilities

· Daily feed, water, and mineral delivery capabilities (including ability to meet BLM feed and water standards)

· Experience handling large animals

· Access to veterinary and farrier support

· Ability to isolate sick/injured animals and provide special care

· Recordkeeping systems (inventory, health, movements, daily observations)

D. Personnel

· Number and qualifications of staff

· Experience with livestock or equine handling

· Availability for daily monitoring and emergencies

· Training in BLM’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) or willingness to complete required training

E. Capacity

· Maximum number of animals the operation could safely accommodate (minimum 300, up to 4,000 )

· Ability to scale capacity if required

· Land or infrastructure constraints

F. Logistics

· Access to transportation routes

· Suitability of loading/unloading areas for trailers and semi-trailers

· Ability to support humane transport requirements

G. Compliance

· Federal/state livestock certifications or inspections

(USDA/APHIS, CAFO)

· Experience meeting animal-care or facility regulatory standards

· Willingness to comply with BLM ORC facility requirements and CAWP standards

· Respondents should review BLM’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) standards available at: https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-002.

H. Estimated Pricing

· Approximate per-animal daily cost (estimate is for planning purposes only and will not be considered a binding offer)

· Optional service costs (veterinary care, emergency response, specialized handling)

· Any pricing factors that may affect cost by season, location, or scale

I. Statement of Interest

· Indicate interest in future solicitations

· Earliest date of availability

· Any limitations (seasonal, geographic, resource-related)

· Anything in the attached work requirements that would stop you from proposing and/or stop you from being able to meet the requirements?

For further information, see Attachment 1: Draft Work Requirements

Response & Submission Instructions

Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 by 5:00 pm MT Format: PDF or Word Length: Maximum 10 pages (attachments permitted)

Submit To:

Lisa Turner Contracting Officer lturner@ios.doi.gov

Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding.

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