LBL Bison and Elk Veterinary Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12443925Q0024
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541940 Veterinary Services
- Place of performance
- Cadiz, Kentucky, United States
- Points of contact
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- Amelia Davila-Garcia amelia.davila-garcia@usda.gov (787) 306-9205
- Jose Tasayco jose.tasayco@usda.gov (240) 673-0422
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking veterinary services for captive herds of elk and bison at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area through a pre-solicitation notice for anticipated solicitation number 12443925Q0024. The contractor will provide comprehensive veterinary care including annual inoculations, disease testing for tuberculosis and brucellosis, health checks, pregnancy testing, regulatory compliance documentation, and medical treatment for approximately 50 elk and 25-45 bison across two locations in Kentucky and Tennessee. The veterinarian must be licensed in both states, possess at least five years of experience with bison or cattle, and demonstrate knowledge of wildlife diseases and willingness to work in various field conditions. Services will be provided at the Elk and Bison Prairie in Kentucky (650 acres) and the South Bison Range in Tennessee (200 acres), with compensation structured on hourly rates for different types of veterinary work. The closing response date for this procurement is September 11, 2025, with the contract following FAR Part 13 procedures.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services) with a size standard of $7.5 million. The contract structure includes a base year with four option years, spanning from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, for a total potential performance period of five years. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the notice, nor are specific award values or budget ranges disclosed. The pricing structure outlined in the draft bid sheet requires hourly rates for various categories of veterinary services, including travel to specific locations, working with animals in handling facilities and field conditions, conducting single visit evaluations, attending meetings, and handling biological samples. The herds are subject to periodic relocation and auction activities as part of the ongoing wildlife management program at the recreation area.
Notice text
Description of Requirement
This is a Synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.2 Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions.
Anticipated Solicitation Number: 12443925Q0024
Closing Response Date: 11 September 2025
Procedure used to solicit and award contract: FAR Part 13
Projected Period of Performance: Base with 4 option years -- 01 Oct 2025 thru 30 September 2030
Set-aside: Total Small Business
Project Description: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies and incidentals (except Government furnished property, if any) to provide veterinary services for captive herds of elk and bison on location. This will include but not limited to annual inoculations, testing, health checks and records for transport and regulatory compliance testing, prescriptions and medical services for animal care and illness needs as per the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This procurement will be issued as a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541940, Veterinary Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $7.5M.
Location
- The Elk and Bison Prairie is located on the East side of the Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (also KY-453) just north of the intersection of Highway 68 and the Trace on LBL.
- The South Bison Range is located on the West side of the Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (also TN-461) just south of the KY/TN state line on LBL. This location is across the Trace from ‘The Homeplace 1850.’
Additional Information:
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No contract or order will be awarded from this notice. The Government is not liable for any vendor effort or cost incurred as a result of this notice, including but not limited to effort and costs associated with vendors’ preparation and submission of responses.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A1_PWS DRAFT.pdf | ||
| A-2 Schedule of Items Bid Sheet Draft.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LBL Bison and Elk Veterinary Services | Solicitation | |
| LBL Bison and Elk Veterinary Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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