Supply and Delivery of Horses to Sequoia and Kings
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140P8526Q0027
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 112920 Horses and Other Equine Production
- PSC
- 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised For Food
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service, on behalf of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, is soliciting quotations for the supply and delivery of five horses to support backcountry operations including trail maintenance, visitor protection, and resource management in wilderness areas. The horses must meet specific breed and physical standards, including preference for Quarter Horse geldings standing 14-16 hands tall, weighing 1,000-1,200 pounds, and aged 4-8 years, with demonstrated capability to perform challenging mountain work at elevations from 3,000 to 12,000 feet. All animals must pass veterinary certification for soundness and health and demonstrate the ability to travel 20-30 miles daily over rough terrain while maintaining gentle temperament and responding reliably to standard riding and pack commands. Evaluation will be based on four criteria: price, technical merit of proposed animals, delivery date with an April 30, 2026 target deadline, and past performance supported by three references for similar sales completed within the past three years. Quotations must be submitted by email to charlene_flanagan@ios.doi.gov no later than March 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with the contracting officer available at 209-379-1465 for inquiries.
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 112920 (Horses and Other Equine Production) with a $2.75 million average annual receipts size standard, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to submit quotations. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement involves five horses with no specific award value disclosed, though pricing must include all shipping and delivery costs to the destination site. Delivery must be completed by April 30, 2026 to Ash Mountain Corrals located at 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, California 93271, where an NPS representative will verify compliance with specifications within a single eight-hour business day and refuse any animals failing to meet stated requirements. The contract will include a 12-month replacement guarantee for any horse found unsound, sick, injured, or unable to perform required work, and payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.
Notice text
DESCRIPTION. The National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, has a requirement for five horses.
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 (effective October 1, 2025). The solicitation number is 140P8526Q0027 and is issued as a Request for Quotation for a firm fixed price commercial items contract. This solicitation is a 100% total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2, and the NACIS code is 112920 with an associated small business size standard of $2.75M in average annual receipts.
The government intends to award a single firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror(s) (pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price, technical, delivery date, and past performance.
The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
QUOTES ARE DUE AT 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC TIME (PT) ON TUESDAY, March 17, 2026. Only emailed quotes will be accepted.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to charlene_flanagan@ios.doi.gov and reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the email, e.g., "140P8526Q0027 QUESTION." Questions must be received by March 12, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (PT). Questions received after this date may or may not be addressed.
The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140P8526Q0027.pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_Attch1_Specifications.pdf |
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