Pre-Solicitation Notice, Off-Range Pastures (ORP)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Office has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Wild Horse and Burro Program's Off-Range Pastures (ORP). This contract opportunity is focused on support activities for animal production, specifically related to wild horse and burro management. At this stage, BLM is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited submissions, indicating that the full solicitation is still in development. The notice is categorized under NAICS code 115210 for Support Activities for Animal Production and PSC code F016 for Natural Resources/Conservation - Wildhorse/Burro Control. The pre-solicitation was posted on November 25, 2024, with a due date of December 10, 2024, suggesting a relatively short window for potential contractors to prepare for the upcoming full solicitation.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses will be eligible to compete for the contract. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the focus on off-range pastures implies a contract for managing and maintaining facilities or lands for wild horses and burros removed from public lands. The NAICS and PSC codes suggest the contract will involve specialized support services related to animal care, management, and conservation. Potential contractors should carefully monitor future communications from BLM for detailed solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and specific qualifications needed to compete for this contract opportunity.