Axtell veterinary services

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Utah Region has issued a Special Notice for a contract extension of veterinary services (Contract 140L5720C0003) for the Wild Horse and Burro program. The current contract with Peterson DVM provides veterinary services at two Off-Range Corrals located in Axtell, Utah. The notice represents a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a three-month contract extension, which will allow the Bureau time to prepare and execute a competitive follow-on acquisition. The extension is being pursued to prevent any disruption in critical veterinary services for the wild horses and burros under BLM's care. The total estimated cost for this three-month extension is $49,718.75.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to bridge a gap in veterinary services while the Utah State Office updates its Statement of Work, conducts market research, and completes the solicitation process for a new contract. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses, specifically within the Veterinary Services (NAICS 541940) category. Contractors interested in future opportunities should note the extension is designed to maintain continuous veterinary care without interruption. The contracting officer, Leslie Gunn, can be contacted at (801)539-4177 for additional information. Eligible small business contractors with expertise in veterinary services, particularly those familiar with wild horse and burro care, may find this a potential opportunity for future competitive acquisition. The notice emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining uninterrupted veterinary services for the animals in BLM's facilities.