Statement of Work MARCH2025.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This Statement of Work (SOW) details the United States Forest Service's pilot program for a Satellite Adoption, Education and Training Center (SAC) in Pennsylvania for Wild Horses and Burros. The SOW requires establishing a center capable of placing up to 55 horses or burros annually, with specific services including animal care, feeding, veterinary coordination, hoof trimming, and maintaining animal health records. The contractor will be responsible for placement and training services, with pricing structured at $500 per un-gentled horse and $1,500 per gentled horse, defined as an animal able to reside in 5' high fencing, be catchable, halter-trained, and trailer-loadable.
Additional requirements include hosting two key events: a Mustang Challenge competition (not to exceed $6,000) to promote horse trainability and adoptability, and a Gentling Clinic (not to exceed $2,500) covering topics like basic gentling techniques, advanced training, equine first aid, nutrition, and obstacle training. The contract will be located in Pennsylvania with a 365-day performance period after contract award. The SAC will be expected to accept between 10-30 horses at a time, with social media promotion and adherence to government social media policies, aiming to increase public awareness and horse adoptions.
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United States Forest Service Wild Horse and Burro Program
Satellite Adoption, Education and Training Center (SAC) Statement of Work
The United States Forest Service (USFS), Modoc National Forest (MDF), Double Devil Wild Horse and Burro Corrals (DDC) is testing a pilot program for Satellite Adoption Center (SAC) in Pennsylvania to assist with Training & Placing Wild Horses and Burros. SAC’s will allow for trained and untrained horses to enter target market areas, reach a broader range of populations focusing on Wild Horse and Burro Adopter & Public outreach and education and allow more holding space at DDC for newly gathered animals.
Project Summary: Satellite Adoption, Education and Training Center Test Program in Pennsylvania
The United States Forest Service support services and includes adoption, education and training services. The work consists of feeding, caring, providing maintenance, training and adoption events/purchase of wild horses and burros.
Work elements:
• Provide for a Wild Horse and Burro Satellite Adoption Center (SAC) capable of placing up to 55 horses or burros per year, consisting of holding pens, quarantine area, shelter, working area, loading/offloading area for both horse, stock and semi-trailers in accordance with the US Forest Service Wild Horse and Burro Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP).
• Provide, horse quality feed, supplements, and water necessary for maintaining wild horses and burros, in accordance with CAWP standards.
• Routine and Emergency veterinary services provided by the USFS. Scheduling veterinary services and transportation to/from the veterinarian is the responsibility of the SAC, USFS will provide payment for veterinary services.
• Hoof trimming services provided by SAC
• Complete CAWP training annually (all contractor personnel).
• Maintain animal health records and submit to USFS on approved forms.
• USFS personnel will review and approve all Adoption Applications and Requests to Purchase within 5 business days or less. Approvals and Denials will be communicated in writing with SAC.
• USFS personnel will issue Agreement for Care and Maintenance (Adoption), Request to Purchase
(Purchase with Limitations) and verify Adoption and Purchase payments. All documentation will be communicated to the SAC in writing within 1 business day prior to pick up, if applicable.
• Pre-Pickup Assessment of horse(s)/burros will occur a maximum of 24 hours prior to pick up. Condition of horse(s)/burro(s) will be on USFS approved form and photographs will be sent to the USFS within 7 business days from the date of pick up.
• USFS and SAC will promote available horses, burros and events via social media to encourage adoptions and public awareness, adhering to The Office Personnel Management, social media Policy for Government Contractors.
• Placement and Training Services o Place un-gentled horses and/or burros @ $500.00 per horse o Place Gentled horses and/or burros @ $1,500 per horse
Gentled Horse or Burro = Able to reside in 5’ high fencing, catchable in open area, halters, leads, stands tied, pickups all feet, stands for farrier and trailer loads/unloads.
Accept a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 horses or burros at a time.
SAC is not obligated to accept returned horses. Acceptance will be agreed to by the SAC and USFS.
• Event Services o Host one Challenge, featuring mustangs competing in various classes to promote trainability, versatility and overall value of the mustang, increasing adoptability and awareness, not to exceed $6,000 o Host one Gentling Clinic (8 hour minimum), not to exceed $2,500 Clinic may consist of, but is not limited to:
Basic gentling techniques for Wild Horse and Burro Adopters.
Advanced training techniques for Wild Horse and Burro Adopters.
Equine First Aid & Nutrition for Wild Horse and Burro Adopters.
Trail Course and Obstacle training
USFS requires services performed under this acquisition to be physically located within the following state:
• Pennsylvania
Period of Performance: 365 days after contract award.
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