Off-Range Pasture & Corral Services, UT Burros (Hybrid)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Office has issued a Special Notice for Off-Range Pasture & Corral Services for wild burros in Utah. This market research announcement seeks information from potential vendors to provide comprehensive support services for housing and managing wild burros. The opportunity involves establishing facilities capable of accommodating between 200-2,000 wild burros, with specific requirements for corral and pasture infrastructure. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with a base year and four potential option years. The notice is categorized under NAICS code 115210 for Support Activities for Animal Production, with an $11.0 million size standard.

Interested contractors must submit their responses via email to bpeck@blm.gov by 5:00 PM MST on February 14, 2025. The facility must be physically located in Utah without exceptions, and vendors are required to provide comprehensive details including company information, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), size status, SBA certifications, and a capability statement. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, personnel, hay, and supplies, including corrals, loading chutes, feed, salt, minerals, and water. Key service requirements include maintaining the animals, conducting regular observations, managing facilities, maintaining fences, and implementing a detailed record-keeping system for animal tracking. While this is a sources sought announcement and not a formal solicitation, vendors should carefully review all requirements and understand that all costs associated with preparing and submitting responses are the responsibility of the interested parties.