Bison Trophy IDV

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing to issue a solicitation for bronze-plated bison trophy bases through an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract. The requirement involves procuring approximately 300 trophy bases annually, each measuring approximately 5'x6' with a recessed slot to accommodate a glass plate. The solicitation (number 140L0125Q0004) will be processed using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with an anticipated contract issuance date of February 7, 2025. Potential offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and unique entity identifier (UEI) to be considered. Responses to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be due approximately 20 days after issuance, with technical questions directed to Brian Peck at bpeck@blm.gov.

The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), which has a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price Requirements contract, indicating a consistent and predictable procurement approach. While specific award values were not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the annual requirement of 300 trophy bases suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified small businesses specializing in metal fabrication. The contract appears focused on standardized production of bronze-plated trophy bases for governmental use, with a clear specification for dimensions and design requirements. Interested small businesses meeting the NAICS category and having relevant manufacturing capabilities should carefully review the forthcoming solicitation documents.