Equine Therapy
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W911RX25QA056
- Agency
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MICC Fort Hood
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Fort Riley, Kansas 66442, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is seeking professional equestrian services to provide routine Equine Therapy for the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Riley, Kansas. The non-personal services contract requires contractors to provide weekly horseback riding sessions for up to six riders (five soldiers and one cadre member) to support soldiers' holistic recovery program through Life Skill Development. Contractors must supply sound horses, Western-style horseback riding equipment, professional equestrian staff with at least seven consecutive years of professional horse training experience, and facilities that include both indoor and outdoor riding areas, pastures, and trails within a 60-mile radius of Fort Riley. The evaluation criteria will assess compliance with safety protocols, instructor qualifications, equipment availability, and overall service quality, with performance potentially impacting future contract options. All questions must be submitted by July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and electronic proposals are due by July 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST.
This solicitation operates under no set-aside designation and represents a full and open competition for qualified vendors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS Code 611620 for Sports and Recreation Instruction. The contract structure includes a base year from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, with four optional one-year periods extending through July 31, 2030, potentially creating a five-year contract opportunity. Weekly training sessions will occur on Wednesdays from 0900-1130 during specified months, with contractors required to spend 20-30 minutes before and after riding events instructing participants on horse care, equipment use, and safety procedures. The services will be performed at contractor facilities within 60 miles of Fort Riley, Kansas, with the contractor responsible for providing clean, quiet, and well-appointed facilities staffed by knowledgeable professionals. No incumbent contractor or specific award values are identified in the solicitation documentation.
Notice text
This is a non-personal services contract to provide routine Equine Therapy, the Soldier Recover Unit (SRU) requires professional equestrian staff. The riding instructor/coach must be present at all sessions and assist with safety, tacking equipment, and horse selection. The facility must offer outdoor riding arena and be able to offer pastures for a trail ride. The location of training must be within a sixty (60) mile radius of Fort Riley, Kansas. This experience will assist Soldiers in their holistic program of recovery. Contractor will facilitate Life Skill Development through SRU Occupational Therapist and provide the following: Sound Horse Availability for up to six (6) riders weekly (5 for Soldiers, 1 for Cadre) Onsite Equipment Availability for Western Style Horseback Riding Professional Staff Knowledgeable in Equine Care and Maintenance.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| Equine Therapy | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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