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140L0126R0004

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BLM ACQ & FA (WO855)

20 M Street SE Washington DC 20003

05/29/2026 1600 ED

Lisa Turner 4054356044

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Lisa Turner

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03/27/2026

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No.

140L0126R0004 for the procurement of Wild

Horse and Burro Program for Off Range Corral services in Region 4, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan

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Proposal due date: May 29, 2026

00010 1 EAEastern States WHB Holding Services

Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and within

Region 4 States of: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan

Product/Service Code: F016

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- WILDHORSE/BURRO

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140L0126R0004 Eastern States Off-Range Corral (ORC) Services Region 4

Table of Contents

SECTION A- SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B- SERVICES AND PRICES

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D-PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

SECTION H- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS

SECTION I- CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K-PROVISIONS

SECTION L- INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States State Office has a requirement for Off- Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP). This solicitation is for Region 4. The Region 4 geographical area include the following states:

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan

(End of Section A)

SECTION B- SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 PRICING SCHEDULE

Complete columns C and D

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)

Ref No.

Description Proposed Max No. of Animals

Unit Price

Feed Days

Total Est. Feed Days (C x F)

Est. Extended Price (D x F)

1 Care & Feeding Year 1

365 $

2 Care & Feeding Year 2

365 $

3 Care & Feeding Year 3

365 $

4 Care & Feeding Year 4

365 $

5 Care & Feeding Year 5

365 $

Total $

Section 3-Hoof Trimming (RFP Section C) Complete all Unit Price fields

Ref No.

Description Est.

Quantity

Unit Price Extended Price

6 Hoof Trimming Year 1

7 Hoof Trimming Year 2

8 Hoof Trimming Year 3

9 Hoof Trimming Year 4

10 Hoof Trimming Year 5

Total $

*2-3 times/year per animal

Section 4-Carcass Disposal (RFP Section C) Complete all Unit Price fields

Ref No.

Description Est.

Quantity

Unit Price Extended Price

11 Carcass Disposal Year 1 3 $

12 Carcass Disposal Year 2 3 $

13 Carcass Disposal Year 3 3 $

14 Carcass Disposal Year 4 3 $

15 Carcass Disposal Year 5 3 $

Total $

Section 5-Price Summary by Period

Period Ref No. Est. Price

Year 1 1 ,6, & 11 $

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting from this solicitation and shall be awarded to technically qualified small businesses and technically qualified large businesses. The ordering period for the IDIQ’s shall be five years with provisions to issue Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.

B.3 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS-INDEFINITE QUANTITY

The proposed IDIQ contract(s) will be for five (5) years from the date of contract award. This includes a base year and four (4) 1-year ordering periods. The cumulative maximum amount for all IDIQ’s awarded and task orders (TO) issued in Region 4 shall not exceed:

Region 4: $3,500,000.00 The minimum order guarantee is $10,000.00. The minimum dollar amount for an individual task order must exceed the micro-purchase threshold as defined in FAR Section 2.101, as amended.

The Government does not guarantee an awardee will receive more than the contract’s minimum guarantee.

There is no guarantee that the cumulative maximum amount will be distributed equally among the Contractors as the total values will be determined through the programmatic needs and task order award process as stated in the contract.

B.4 ORDERING

Work under this contract will be ordered by individual task to the Contractor by designated Contracting Officers having the appropriate warrant authority. In the case of an urgent requirement, the Contracting Officer may issue a verbal task order to the Contractor to begin immediate work on a task. This verbal order will be followed up within 24 hours with a funded task order provided to the Contractor.

Under a multiple award IDIQ, the BLM shall follow the following process to determine which ORC facilities receives a TO.

• NEPA qualification completed.

• Not be subject to a health quarantine.

• The facilities must have capacity to accept the total number of animals.

• Price.

Year 2 2 ,7, & 12 $

Year 3 3 ,8, & 13 $

Year 4 4 ,9, & 14 $

Year 5 5 ,10, & 15 $

Total $

B.5 IDIQ LIMITS

The minimum guarantee of each IDIQ is $10,000.00.

B.6 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

The government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this IDIQ. Requests for services may be issued verbally or in writing. If issued verbally, a written notification will be issued within 24 hours.

B.7 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The contractor will perform the work identified in Section C in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation and resultant IDIQ contract. However, an individual Statement of work (SOW) shall be issued at the task order level, and the task order SOW will be specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of each task order project.

The contractor will furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set forth in individual task orders as furnished by the government) necessary for satisfactory performance of the resultant IDIQ contract and task orders.

(End of Section B)

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK

REGION 4

Wild horses and burros on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are protected, managed, and controlled under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of December 15, 1971, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1331-1340) www.blm.gov. The BLM maintains a large network of permanent off-range corral facilities to facilitate the placement of wild horses and burros into private care through the Adoption and Sales Programs. Before the horses and burros are placed into private maintenance through adoptions, sales or transfers and eventually off-range pasture holding, they may be held in off-range corrals.

1.0 Scope of Work

The services in this IDIQ contract are designed to provide for Off-Range Corral support services, including animal feed and care.

1.1 Off-Range Corral Holding Services

Maintain and care for wild horses and burros from the western preparation facilities.

Upon arrival at the facility, animals shall be unloaded, sorted, and identified by the Contractor.

Sorting of the animals will be done primarily by sex, age, and species. The Contractor will verify neck tag or freeze mark and place in appropriate corrals conditional of the BLM acceptance.

The contractor will restrain (i.e. chute or gentled) animals as needed for vaccinations, deworming, hoof trimming, etc.

The contractor will provide all land, pens, feed, salt, minerals, and water necessary for maintaining wild horses and burros as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) as well as quantities per Section B, Price Schedule.

The BLM requires the animals to be maintained in moderate condition (Henneke condition score of 5 - 7). Moderate condition is defined as: Neck blends smoothly into body; Withers rounded over spinous processes: Back level; Fat around tailhead beginning to feel spongy; Ribs cannot be visually distinguished but can be easily felt; Shoulder not obviously thin. Animal selected for private care and placement are to be healthy, in a minimum Henneke condition class ≥ 5.0.

Animals shall be fed 2% to 3% of their body weight on a dry matter basis. Greater amounts must be fed if necessary to maintain animals in BCS 5 - 7. Hay used shall be leafy, green, well cured, long stem and free of dust, mold, weeds, and foreign material. Contractors shall feed good or premium quality, grass, grass alfalfa or alfalfa hay. USDA Quality Designation Guidelines of “good” meaning a Crude Protein of 18-20 percent and a relative feed value of 150-170. Premium quality hay meaning crude protein of 20-22 percent and relative feed value of 170-185. Any other proposed type of feed needs prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

Some animals may require grass hay to maintain a healthy body condition score (Henneke condition score of 5 or greater) at the advisement of the BLM or a veterinarian. If grass hay is used it should be good quality with a crude protein according to USDA standards (USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Quick Stats database (https://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/)).

Animals with a body condition < 4 require additional or even free choice feed to achieve or maintain an acceptable body condition on the Henneke scale. If directed by the COR a revised rations, at no additional cost, must be proposed by the Contractor as RSN-24 Body Score Count (BSC) <4, Revise Feed Rations and accepted in writing by the COR with a cc to CO.

Mares with foals shall be fed sufficient quantities of good quality alfalfa and/or grass-alfalfa mix hay to maintain both the mare and foal in good condition. Proper ratio for mares and foals will be proposed by the Contractor; however, in some instances, mare/foal (pairs) may require more than 30 pounds of good quality feed to maintain both mare and foal in good condition.

Random Hay Samples and Testing may be conducted by the BLM, see SOW Section 11.0.

The contractor will immediately replace hay that is deemed unacceptable (hay not meeting the USDA Quality Designation Guidelines of “good” meaning a Crude Protein of 18-20 percent and a relative feed value of 150-170. Premium quality hay meaning crude protein of 20-22 percent and relative feed value of 170-185.) through the BLM inspections.

Feeding sites must allow all Wild Horses and Burros (WHB) within a pen daily and simultaneous access to hay and maintained as a dry area without excessive manure accumulation.

Generally need an additional 20% in space (either at the bunk or with rings) to allow all animals simultaneous access.

Granulated, rock or block salt shall be accessible to all WHBs in each pen.

Minerals necessary to maintain WHBs in good condition and that are deficient in the available forage shall be provided to all animals in each pen, either as a supplement or added to the salt.

At all times fresh, clean water appropriate for livestock must be accessible to WHBs located in holding pens. To minimize contamination, troughs must be cleaned at least weekly or at the direction of the COR. Additional cleaning may be needed if there is a biosecurity or animal health issue.

The contractor will check water troughs and watering systems daily to ensure they are clean and https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-03/IM2023-028_att1_1.pdf https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-03/IM2023-028_att1_1.pdf operating correctly.

The contractor will ensure timely CAWP annual recertification.

2.0 Facilities

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Most of the actions the BLM takes to implement its land-use plans are reviewed under the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), through various documentation of the potential environmental effects, including: an EA is a document that identifies environmental effects of a proposed action and determines their significance. If it seems unlikely that a proposed action will have a significant effect on the environment, the BLM shall prepare an EA. An EA describes the purpose and need for a proposed action, describe the affected environment, discuss alternatives to a proposed action, and analyzes environmental impacts and ways to mitigate them. If the EA shows that the proposed action does not have a significant effect on the environment, it will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). In some cases, if the analysis completed during an EA shows that the proposed action will have a significant effect on the environment, the BLM shall complete a full EIS.

The contractor will have all required infrastructure in place to accommodate:

contract TO minimum amount of WHB no later than (NLT) 180 days after receipt of the BLM’s approved NEPA decision.

maximum capacity NLT one year from signed decision pursuant to NEPA. Infrastructure construction for the maximum number of animals can occur throughout the remaining base year of award (also known as Ordering Period No. 1).

2.1 Facility Specifications

The contractor must supply all perimeter and cross fencing.

Corral facility fenced and cross fenced with quarantine area, holding pens, adoption, sorting pens, and working area and with space adequate for the BLM-furnished chutes.

The Corrals must be at least 72” high (6 feet in height with the bottom rail no more than 12 inches from ground level) and made of stoutly constructed material, i.e. pipe., portable panels, steel, lumber, etc.

No barbed wire or single-strand smooth wire is allowed in the construction of corrals. Any holding corral constructed of solid lumber must have a non-chewable surface (for example mesh wire, cable, metal panel etc.) to prevent wild horses and burros from eating the wood.

Any corral constructed of mesh wire (openings no larger than 2 by 4 inches) must be equipped with at least 3 wood sight boards (2 by 8 inches located on the upper portion of the fence. The three sight boards shall be spaced no more than 12 inches apart. Corrals must have openings of not more than 12 inches between horizontal members.

All areas must be free of protrusions and hazards.

Corral gates shall be constructed of wood, pipe, portable panels, or steel the same height as the fences. Material to obstruct the animals' vision should be used on all gates that horses or burros will encounter when they are being sorted.

The Contractor will furnish at a minimum: a covered building with sufficient walls that block prevailing winds and weather elements from personnel while working at the chute area, concrete pad, and electricity (110v and 220v) suitable for a hydraulic or bucking chute. The BLM shall furnish the chute for the working area.

The contractor will assure that dust in the corrals and alleyways do not become a health problem for animals or employees. Application of water is the most common and effective method of dust control. This method should begin well in advance of dust becoming a problem. When water is applied to the surface, maintain a balance between dust control and mud. The application rate should be adjusted to meet the weather conditions, the size of animals and the depth of the manure. Water can be applied with a sprinkler system or mobile units, like water trucks. The surface manure in the lot should be maintained at 25-35 percent water to minimize the dust and any odors. A higher moisture content can produce odors. Water additions should occur in the evening when the animals are more active and when the surface is likely to be the driest after the heat of the day.

Contractors should be aware that adding water may also increase the relative humidity in the pen and could impair the animal’s ability to lose body heat that they have gained throughout the day.

To control fly breeding and odor issues, avoid overwatering vacant pens, fence lines, and feeding areas.

Large pens shall be cleaned, and the animal waste removed every six (6) months, minimum, or dependent on existing environmental conditions and as instructed by the COR. Manure storage areas must comply with the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) and not impede water drainage from corral areas.

Corral prework prior to winter conditions shall include manure removal/cleaning, filling in low areas with new corral material, building and maintain adequate dirt mounds in each pen to provide a dry area for rest.

Each corral and pen shall be sloped to ensure prompt drainage to eliminate any standing water and/or muddy conditions in the areas where the animals are being held or handled in the alleyways. Except when there are active rainy/or snowy conditions, the contractor will provide wild horses and burros the ability to rest while lying down on dry ground. All animals within a corral must have dry space to rest at the same time.

Free choice/free standing water must be available and insulated, frost free, self-contained automatic water troughs are to be used. If ice buildup occurs on water troughs, ice must be removed daily.

Standing free choice hay feeders, stanchions, or feed lines on the ground shall provide sufficient feed access for all horses in each pen to eat at the same time plus an extra 20% of linear (bunk) space to allow more timid animals to find a place to eat. The design of the feed bunks/troughs shall place feed not more than 2’ away from the horse’s chest when feeding.

The back or center of the feed bunk should have slanting features that maintain the hay to within the 2’ distance. If feeding through stanchions, there shall be adequate stanchions to accommodate all animals housed in the pens to access feed at the same time plus 20% extra space. The space between the uprights of stanchions that horses must place their heads through shall not be more than 13¾” and not less than 12½” apart.

If an feed apron is used instead of a feed bunk/trough with stanchions, hay must be pushed back regularly throughout each day to allow horses to consume the entire daily ration. The contractor will provide free choice feeders, for horses or burros that refuse to utilize feed bunks or stanchions.

Feeders, stanchions, feed lines, bunks/troughs or aprons must be regularly cleaned to ensure animals have access to fresh hay and that there is not a buildup of moldy hay or waste in the feed area.

A minimum space of seven hundred (700) square feet per animal is required. Enough maintenance corrals shall be available to sort WHBs according to sex, age, temperament, health status, or physical condition as needed. For purposes of determining the number of animals per corral, a lactating mare and her foal shall count as two animals.

Separate corrals (with a minimum of 400 sq. ft./animals) shall be provided to separate animals for on-site placement events.

Separate corrals (with a minimum of 400 sq.ft./animals) shall be provided to separate animals resting or preparing to go to off-site placement events. Animal loads are segregated by specie, sex, age, temperament, health status, or physical condition and should accommodate a compartment of animals per corral. Compartments average 10-12 adult animals depending on their size.

Separate corrals (with a minimum 400 sq. ft./animals) shall be provided to segregate sick, infectious, injured, or weak WHBs from other healthy animals in the facility, with access to overhead shelter and wind break in pens designated for compromised animals needing special care (i.e. injured or weak animals). Precipitation runoff from the pen overhead shelters must be collected and directed away from the pens to ensure the pens do not become muddy or have drainage issues. Contractor shall provide separate corrals to accommodate a minimum of 5% of maximum capacity.

The windbreak must consist of sturdy materials (such as plywood, rubber belting, or wood slats), landscaping or stacked baled hay, and must be sufficient to prevent drifting of snow and soil into the facility.

Alleys between corrals shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide. All gates in alleys shall be solid or covered with a material to restrict animal’s vision.

Access to loading and unloading areas shall accommodate all classes of vehicles including semi trucks and trailers as well as pickup trucks with stock or horse trailers. The parking area must be large enough for all classes of vehicles and graveled, or paved to allow year around access.

The contractor will furnish all necessary personnel, material, equipment, and labor to clean corrals. The Contractor will furnish all equipment and labor to dispose of waste materials.

The contractor will obtain the necessary permits required for CAFO in accordance with their individual state requirements. The contractor will adhere to and maintain the proper reporting documents pertaining to this permit. The Contractor will be responsible for construction and maintenance of any infrastructure associated with this permit.

2.2 Loading, Unloading, & Sorting Specifications

The loading ramp floor should be at least 4 feet high (standard height for loading and unloading both drop-center and straight-deck trailers).

Height of the sides of the loading and unloading alley should be at least 6 feet tall. The ramp shall have solid sides which restrict the animal’s vision and will minimize the risk that the animal will attempt to jump out of the ramp. The ramp must be at least 32 inches wide and 15 feet long.

The floor must include a non-slip surface to ensure animals do not fall when loading or unloading.

To load horses at the site, a crowding pen and or alleyway with at least three gates will be required.

A catwalk will be required for at least one side of the ramp. Access to the unloading and loading chute shall accommodate semi-trucks and stock trailers.

Loading and unloading areas shall have lighting to facilitate operations any time of day or night.

Access shall be available during inclement weather. An area to load and unload gooseneck stock trailers shall be provided. To load horses at the site, a crowding pen and or alleyway with at least three to four gates is required.

2.3 Covered Working Area Specifications

A facility plan shall address all facilities including a covered working area into and over the chute. Working area should include a concrete floor (minimum four (4) inches thick) to serve as the base for the hydraulic chute.

Ceilings shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet high. Working area shall include a tub with a solid swing gate and alley (minimum of twenty-four (24) feet long and between thirty (30) and thirty-six (36) inches wide) leading to the chute. Electricity shall be available at the chute (110v or 220v).

2.4 Continued Maintenance Plan

Contractor is responsible for ongoing maintenance and upkeep to the facilities and Contractor owned equipment to ensure the standards are comparable or better than at the time of award.

3.0 Performance Standards

The services listed above are required in collaboration with the standards as identified in the contract and CAWP (Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program) found here, Wild Horse and Burro Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program | Bureau of Land Management Task order SOW may prescribe alternate methods applicable for that particular task order.

The CAWP assessment program will randomly conduct CAWP assessments during WHB operations. Upon completion of the assessment, a copy of the report/findings will be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Prior to any release, the following will be redacted from the reports: PII, SSI, Contractor proprietary information, or other information protected from disclosure. The assessment report will be provided to the Contractors by the contracting officer representative or Contracting Officer. The contractor will have the opportunity to review and respond to the CAWP assessment prior to it being posted publicly. The BLM shall make the CAWP assessment report publicly available on the WHB website. Names of contractors, contract numbers or other personal/proprietary information will not be included in the report or posted. The CAWP requires annual training for all personnel, including the BLM staff and contractors involved in off-range corrals. The free online training typically takes an hour to complete. Once the training is completed, the contractor will provide the certificate of completion to the COR and the CO.

https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-002 https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-002

Instructions to access the training will be provided to the Contractor after contract award

4.0 Security

The contractor will be responsible for the Contractor's equipment and Government-furnished property if it should be lost, stolen or damaged. The contractor will be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all government facilities, equipment, and materials must be secured.

All entry gates into the facility shall have the ability to be locked to provide adequate security during non-work hours. The facility shall have a fence around its entirety in the event a wild horse or burro escapes from an individual pen. Exterior fencing must be a minimum height of 42 inches. The material shall at a minimum be barbed wire with steel and wood post construction.

5.0 Other Information: Public Access to Job Site, Publicity, Etc.

The Contractor facility will be open to the public for animal adoptions, sales, and transfers.

Regular on-site adoption and partner animal pickup will be held. Animals will also be prepared for shipping to other off-site placement and/or pickup events. The contractor will to provide knowledgeable staff to facilitate animal preparation assistance, assistance at these events and for shipments leaving the facility as needed.

The BLM shall review and approve all adoptions, sales, or transfer documents. The BLM shall collect all fees related to placing the animal into private care or transferring the animal to other agencies.

The contractor will notify the COR within 24 hours of any request from media, humane organizations, or interest groups to observe the wild horses and burros. The wild horses, wild burros, and facility will be made available for public observation within 48 hours of received observation requests. All such organizations and groups shall be allowed to tour the site only under the approval and guidance of the COR and the BLM staff on site.

Information requested of the Contractor by members of the public shall be referred to the BLM Freedom of Information Act request process at www.foia.gov. The contractor will not release any information or data.

6.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The BLM shall provide the Contractor a hydraulic squeeze or bucking chute per individual IDIQ contract and no later than by the issuance as of the initial task order.

In accordance with government policies and procedures, real property (such as the hydraulic squeeze chute) shall be recorded on DI-105 and submitted to the Contractor at the time of the awarded TO (dependent on individual TO SOW). In addition, in accordance with the BLM MS- 1530 Real Property Management Manual, the property shall be physically inspected annually to verify the presence and condition of the property.

The inspection will be conducted by the COR and Contractor. The inspection report shall document the condition in writing and attach pictures with the recorded date of the inspection, location, and findings. The report will be finalized and signed by the Contractor and COR.

The contractor will return or coordinate return on all GFP within 24 hours from final acceptance of contract completion. The contractor will be responsible for any shortages or damage to GFP.

The Contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall compensate the Government for any and all loss or damages of whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Government property, including any equipment, supplies, accessories or part furnished, while in his custody and care for storage, repairs or service to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent act or omissions of Contractor, any sub-Contractor or any employee agent or representative of Contractor or sub-Contractor.

7.0 Government Furnished Services

The BLM shall arrange and conduct a Post Award Site Visit and Kick Off Meeting.

Random hay samples will be collected by the BLM with Contractor PM present and the samples shall be sent by the BLM to a qualified lab for analysis.

The BLM shall notify the Contractor in writing of any required dates and number of animals that need to be prepared for adoption, sale, transfer or moved to other facilities, except for emergencies that require immediate action. If it is an emergency, following the COR’s verbal notice, a written notification shall be provided within no later than three (3) business days documenting the date and details as previously stated. The BLM shall coordinate transfer request from other agencies. The notification details will be determined in the Task order.

At contract award, The BLM shall provide a link to DOI talent for completion of CAWP training. The contractor will ensure timely annual recertification.

The BLM shall provide the completed NEPA documents. The BLM shall coordinate the date and time with the Contractor.

The BLM internet adoption website (Online Corral) is accessible at Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral (BLM.gov). The BLM shall coordinate with the Contractor regarding Online Corral events.

The BLM shall coordinate with the Contractor to market placement events prior to events.

The BLM staff will administer all WHB adoptions or sales at this facility and collect all fees generated from the sale or adoption of WHBs.

8.0 Health Care Services and Veterinarian

The contractor will furnish veterinary services (drawing blood, EIA tests, issuing certificates of veterinary inspection, emergency medical treatment, vaccinations, etc.), not to exceed $350/year per animal, for all wild horse and burros being held at the Contractor’s facility. Veterinarian must be on call and available at the location within 4 hours of notification. Contractor shall notify COR if emergency veterinary services are needed. If the BLM cannot be reached and a wild horse and burro needs immediate veterinary attention, the contractor will order veterinary services and notify COR in writing as soon as possible but not later than the next business day.

The contractor will identify a backup veterinarian and/or veterinarians to perform veterinary duties at the facility in the event the primary veterinarian is unavailable. Routine vet services shall be scheduled with an invitation sent to the COR.

The duties and minimum qualifications require a veterinarian licensed in the state of the facility who is USDA-accredited for issuing interstate health certificates and has at least one year of https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/AboutUs/ https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/AboutUs/ experience with equines.

Specific veterinary services to be performed are as follows and will be submitted in writing via email to the COR within three business days:

Draw, prepare, and ship blood samples to the State Animal Disease control or Federal Testing Lab for testing for equine infectious anemia (Coggins Test) to ensure all testing certificates are current. The written test results shall be submitted to the COR with a cc to the parties as noted in Section 10, Table 1. Results shall be maintained at the holding facility with the individual animal health records and available to view upon request.

Administer scheduled vaccinations and deworming as required or as directed by the COR and in accordance with Attachment No. 4- IM 2023-028, Animal Health, Vaccinations, Gelding, and Microchipping of Wild Horses and Burros (Animal Health, Vaccinations, Gelding, and Microchipping of Wild Horses and Burros | Bureau of Land Management ( . In accordance with existing policy, vaccinate against the following, record, and submit written documentation via email to the COR.

Eastern and Western, Encephalomyelitis (requires annual booster) Influenza (requires booster every 6 months) Tetanus (requires annual booster) Rhinopneumonitis (requires booster every 6 months) West Nile (requires annual booster) Rabies (requires annual booster) Strangles (requires booster every 6 months) The contractor will arrange for veterinarian to issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate shipments of wild horses and burros and submit documentation in writing to the COR.

The contractor will treat sick or injured wild horses and burros as directed by the COR.

The contractor will keep individual wild horse and burro health records up to date regarding vaccinations, deworming, treatments, and testing.

The contractor will provide adequate and secure storage, including refrigeration when appropriate, for all veterinary supplies and vaccines.

Veterinarian shall have access to a portable x-ray machine and perform the services required to obtain x-rays on an as needed basis or directed by the COR.

The contractor will humanely euthanize wild horses and burros when necessary and provide a written report to the COR on the reason. In non-emergency situations, a decision to euthanasia will be made jointly by the COR and veterinarian. In emergency situations, either has the authority to authorize euthanasia, see Euthanasia of Wild Horses and Burros Related to Acts of Mercy, Health or Safety for additional details.

The contractor will work with a veterinarian to collect tissue samples for postmortem examination as directed by the COR.

The contractor will be responsible for the handling and movement of animals to administer vaccinations, as well as assist veterinarian in treating sick or injured animals, drawing blood for https://www.blm.gov/policy/im2023-028 https://www.blm.gov/policy/im2023-028 https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-007 https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-007 https://www.blm.gov/policy/pim-2021-007

Coggins tests and de-worming, etc.

Medical treatments will be prescribed by or performed under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Surgical procedures will only be performed by a veterinarian.

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 in approved containers will be in accordance with County District Health and OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1030).

Death of any animals must be recorded, documenting each animal’s identification number (freezemark and/or microchip number), age and physical description. If the freezemark and/or microchip number is unreadable, a complete physical description and age is required. The death of an animal in the Contractor’s facility shall be reported in writing to the COR by the end of the following business day. The contractor will dispose of the carcass in accordance with applicable state sanitation laws and regulations.

If a series of unexplained deaths occurs, they shall be discussed with the facility veterinarian to review the probable causes of death. Upon recommendation from the veterinarian or at the request of the COR, a necropsy may be performed and upon completion submitted in writing via email to the COR. Facility quarantine measures must be considered with input from the attending facility veterinarian until the cause has been determined or when indicated until adequate bio-security measures are in place to prevent the spread of disease. If multiple animals die due to a related cause or unknown cause(s), a post-mortem examination or necropsy should be performed by the facilities on call or on-site veterinarian. Laboratory testing should be performed to aid in determining the cause of death or related underlying factors that may be present. Contractor shall dispose of all infectious waste materials according to county, state, and OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1030) regulations. Contractor shall coordinate with State and/or Federal Animal Health Officials in consultation with the attending when a series of unexplained deaths occur.

Coordination shall be documented with the points of contact, dates, historical data, findings and submitted to the COR.

The Contractor may be required to euthanize an animal for an acute or chronic illness, injury, physical condition, or lameness that cannot be treated or has a poor or hopeless prognosis for recovery reasons related to acts of mercy, health and/or safety. Should it become necessary to euthanize an animal, the contractor will contact the COR before euthanasia is performed.

9.0 Hoof Trimming

The Contractor must have the knowledge and skill to trim wild horse and burro hooves with minimal stress and injury to animals.

The Contractor must be able to efficiently trim wild horses’ and burros’ hooves, conditional of the BLM acceptance.

The Contractor must ensure animals have trims as needed before being placed into private care.

Hooves can be trimmed with an electrically powered and/or cordless (with battery pack) angle grinder compatible with an aluminum flat disc with carbide teeth, and/or an aluminum oxide abrasive pad of the type commonly used for trimming animals or trimmed with manual nippers.

All trimming will be conducted with the animal secured in a hydraulic tilt chute unless the animal is trained to stand for the farrier.

Heels will be trimmed to a natural angle and length.

Toes are trimmed to a natural angle and length.

Bars will be trimmed to straight and tapered.

The necessary amount of sole is removed to ensure a level hoof.

Wall flares will be addressed as necessary.

The outer hoof wall will be rolled (mustang Roll). As directed by the COR, for natural break-over, entire hoof wall may need to be rolled, toe to heel.

The contractor will approach every hoof will using the concept of “Target Trimming;” that is, trim that which is most important first, and only that one item at a time. This means that every single part of the hoof is not always trimmed; focus only on what is necessary.

10.0 Safety Plan

The contractor will provide a copy of their safety plan with their proposal. The Safety Plan shall be available to all employees and Subcontractors working on the contract and subsequent task orders. The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

Safety briefings covering the area in which the work will take place, equipment being used, and any special considerations for the work under the contract.

Personal Protective Equipment required for the work under the contract.

Appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract.

Year-round weather considerations.

Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities to the job site.

Emergency numbers to contact if an accident happens.

11.0 Personnel Training

All Contractors and their employees must complete the BLM’s mandatory CAWP and Euthanasia training annually. The CAWP training is accessible via the Department of Interior (DOI) Talent, seminar number 4700-13. DOI Talent is accessible at the following website, https://doitalent.ibc.doi.gov/. Contractor or its employees that do not have a DOI Talent account will request an account and the Training (4700-13 WHB CAWP) through DOI Talent for Non- DOI Learners at the following website: https://www.doi.gov/doitalent/nondoi_learners. Annual training certifications shall be provided to the COR and CO before execution of each ordering period, as well as any new employees during the performance year. The Euthanasia training would be coordinated by the COR for all contractor staff and any new staff members. All personnel working on a task order must have completed the required training prior to performance.

12.0 Key Personnel, Subcontractors and Outside Associates or Consultants The personnel hired must be physically capable to work outside in varying climate conditions as well as with general livestock. Personnel shall have the knowledge, skills, and ability to safely handle wild horses and burros. The offeror is to certify that any personnel performing services under this contract have not been convicted of, nor are currently under indictment or https://doitalent.ibc.doi.gov/ https://www.doi.gov/doitalent/nondoi_learners investigation for any charges related to animal cruelty or similar offenses.

At the time of award, the individual designated as the Farm Project Manager (PM) shall have full authority to act in all matters of SOW administration (including payments, proposed modifications, and signature authority for contract documents) on behalf of the Contractor and shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The proposed PM should have similar magnitude of experience comparable to the SOW requirements, with minimums as follows:

Farm PM, minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience with knowledge of animals.

The key personnel identified in the awarded contract must remain fixed for the duration of the contract unless a change request is submitted in writing to the CO and upon authorization by the CO of such change. A request for change of key personnel, Subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants must be made within 15 working days to the CO prior to the change taking effect. Individual names shall be included in the resultant contract through incorporation of the Contractor’s proposal. Revisions in accordance with the provisions of this clause shall be made by superseding letters.

During the first year of performance, the contractor will make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, termination of employment, or otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor will notify the CO within 15 working days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide information required by this section. After the initial year, the contractor will submit the information required by this section to the CO at least 15 working days prior to making any permanent substitution. The contractor will provide an explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the CO. The CO and COR have 5 days to review and approve/disapprove the substitution. The BLM may approve the substitution but reserves the right to revoke acceptance of this substitution if their resume qualifications/experience are deemed unacceptable. If the BLM does not provide approval/disapproval 5 days after receipt of the request the contractor will consider it approved.

Proposed substitutions should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The CO shall notify the Contractor within 15 working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The key listing of personnel shall be modified by superseding letters.

Other Non-Key Personnel Wranglers Duties: These individuals are able to assist in the on-ground gathering, working, sorting, loading and transportation of animals to a facility. This person should be familiar and ideally trained in large animal handling.

13.0 Reports

The Contractor shall maintain up to date animal health, death, and facility inventory records. The Contractor shall maintain a record-keeping system that documents the frequency and results of observations. At this time, records may be maintained in format and system that is preferable to the Contractor.

All records and records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the CO, upon request, throughout the period of performance and for the period after contract completion and until final settlement of any claims arising under or related to this contract.

The COR may request supporting information to substantiate questions which arise from the required reports, audits, etc. Copies of supporting data or Contractor quality assurance site inspections may be requested. There will be no claim against the Government for any additional documentation requested.

14.0 Extent of Obligation

The Contractor(s) shall incur costs under this contract only in the performance of Task orders and modifications to Task orders issued in accordance with these ordering procedures. The price stated in the Task order shall be considered the maximum allowable expenditure for the designated order. No other costs are authorized without the express prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The funded amount is stated as the “Total.”

15.0 Contract Price Reduction

Due to the multiple award nature of this acquisition, Contractors may deem it appropriate to offer price reductions due to market conditions, magnitude of work, or other factors under this contract; however, unit prices in the basic contract may not be exceeded at any time. The Contractor may, at any time during the life of the contract, reduce the fixed unit price of item(s) included in the contract. Any price reduction for the remainder of the life of the contract shall be incorporated into the contract by a modification. The Contractor may reduce the fixed unit price(s) of item(s) included in the contract on a one-time basis for a specific delivery order, for a set period for orders placed during that time, or in any other manner consistent with commercial practice.

16.0 Contractor Representative/Use of English Language

The contractor will provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the Contractor when the Contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English without use of a translator. Under no circumstances shall any documents, Task orders Statement of Work, Work Schedules, Contractor submittals, Contractor plans, etc., be translated. All documentation shall be submitted in the English language.

17.0 Contractor Officer Representative

COR will be appointed by the responsible Contracting Officer upon issuance of this contract and for each subsequent task order that may be issued. COR will be responsible for giving the Contractor any special instructions or guidance necessary to complete performance as required by the contract. The COR does not have the authority to modify or in any way amend the terms of this contract.

18.0 Technical Direction

See the clause at 1452.201-70, Authorities and Delegations Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract and resultant task order. The COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction which:

Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the SOW Constitutes a change as defined in contract clause FAR 52.212-4 (c);

Causes an increase or decrease in the total price or the time required for contract performance;

changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

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