Caprine

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking contractors to provide live male caprines (goats) weighing at least 55 pounds along with fermented alfalfa haylage for medical training purposes across multiple military installations. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract spans a base period and four option periods from September 2025 through September 2035, serving various units including the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and multiple Special Forces Groups. Contractors must possess a current USDA Class A or B license, demonstrate facility compliance with animal welfare regulations, provide comprehensive health program documentation, and submit past performance references for evaluation. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating contractors across five key performance areas including contract management effectiveness, problem resolution capabilities, USDA licensing maintenance, animal provision quality, and farm compliance with inspection regulations. The solicitation number has been updated to H92239-25-R-E003 from the original H92239-25-R-0006, with proposals due by August 25, 2025, and an amendment issued on August 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a total estimated contract value of $81,900, though one document indicates it may be structured as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) procurement. The contract guarantees a minimum of 50 caprines per ordering period, with delivery quantities ranging from 30 to 4,360 animals depending on the specific requirements and ordering period. Performance will occur across eight military installations including Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) in North Carolina, Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Camp Dawson in West Virginia, Camp Buckley in Colorado, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, Camp Williams in Utah, and Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah. The contract includes provisions for additional delivery fees when orders fall below the contractual minimum of 30 caprines, and contractors must also provide 50-pound bags of fermented alfalfa haylage as feed for the animals. The ten-year contract structure with multiple option periods demonstrates the government's long-term commitment to this specialized medical training capability across Special Operations forces.