OFO hutchinson veterinary services

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico Region is soliciting competitive quotes for comprehensive veterinary services at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Kansas through Solicitation 140L4025Q0024. The services require a Kansas-licensed veterinarian who is USDA-accredited and experienced in handling horses and burros, with responsibilities including visual health examinations, blood sampling for equine infectious anemia, minor surgeries, wound treatment, gelding stallions, euthanasia procedures, and preparing interstate health certificates. The veterinarian must be available within three hours of notification and provide a proactive healthcare plan for the animals. This is structured as a request for quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price commercial contract prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. The solicitation was posted on June 13, 2025, with quotes due by June 27, 2025, and includes amendments updating the NAICS code to 541940 and posting questions and answers.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services) with a size standard of $10 million. The contract structure includes a base period with four one-year option periods, spanning from September 25, 2025, to September 24, 2030, though the anticipated contract value has not been disclosed. Approximately 70% of the work will involve routine health examinations and procedures, with the remaining 30% covering specialized veterinary treatments. Services will be performed at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility located at E Ave G, Hutchinson, Kansas. The contractor must provide all medical equipment, supplies, documentation, and maintain comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage. No information regarding incumbent contractors was provided in the available documentation, with the government noting that information about BLM contracts is publicly available.