Purchase of Horses and Mules

The contractor shall provide all personnel, management, direct oversight, transportation, quality control, and any other supplies (not government furnished) necessary to provide horses and mules (Animals) to the 1st Cavalry Division, Horse Cavalry Detachment, Fort Hood, Texas, as required. The contractor shall locate qualified animals and review veterinary records to determine suitability in offering the animal(s) for purchase, and arrange for the Government's physical examination and evaluation to ensure compliance with the specifications, terms and conditions cited in this Statement of Objectives (SOO). The contractor shall provide all work identified in this SOO to commercial business standards. The government reserves the right to reject any animal(s), either in part or in whole, if physical conditions are noted or does not conform to the requirements of this contract during any evaluation process performed during this contract.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, management, direct oversight, transportation, quality control, and any other supplies (not government furnished) necessary to provide horses and mules (Animals) to the 1st Cavalry Division, Horse Cavalry Detachment, Fort Hood, Texas, as required. The contractor shall locate qualified animals and review veterinary records to determine suitability in offering the animal(s) for purchase, and arrange for the Government's physical examination and evaluation to ensure compliance with the specifications, terms and conditions cited in this Statement of Objectives (SOO). The contractor shall provide all work identified in this SOO to commercial business standards. The government reserves the right to reject any animal(s), either in part or in whole, if physical conditions are noted or does not conform to the requirements of this contract during any evaluation process performed during this contract.