Wheatland ORC hoof trimming services (base + 4 YEA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 140L6226Q0013
- Agency
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National Office
Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production
- Place of performance
- 1005 N. Wheatland Highway Wheatland WY 82201
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management seeks professional hoof trimming services for wild horses and burros at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming, with proposal submissions due July 24, 2026 and questions due July 15. The procurement is set aside for total small business with a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation; the NAICS code is 115210 (Support Activities for Animal Production).
Place of performance is 1005 N. Wheatland Highway, Wheatland, Wyoming 82201. The facility maintains an average of 2,000 head with a maximum capacity of 3,500 head. The contractor must demonstrate at least three years of experience trimming wild horses and burros' hooves and possess knowledge of minimizing stress and injury to animals. A Wyoming Farrier License requirement has been removed as of Amendment 001 (effective July 15, 2026). The contractor must provide signed certifications that the company, all employees, and any subcontractors have no animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment convictions or investigations. All subcontractor information must be included or the proposal will be considered non-responsive. Work occurs Monday through Friday between 0600 and 1600 hours, with capability to trim up to 100 animals per day. The contractor supplies and maintains all equipment including angle grinders, hoof care tools, personal protective equipment, and ropes for securing animals. The BLM will provide animal handling support, operate government-furnished hydraulic tilt chutes, and notify the contractor five days prior to work commencement with estimated daily animal counts. The contractor must comply with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) standards and complete annual required training.
The contract period runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 (base year), with four one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031, plus an optional six-month extension through February 28, 2032. Payment is firm-fixed-price per animal based on actual animals trimmed (no predetermined schedule), subject to Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination 2015-5413. The price schedule reflects estimated quantities of 4,500 animals at $4,500 per animal in the base year and 5,000 animals at $5,000 per animal in each option year. This is a recompete of the previous contract awarded to Matt Keil. Evaluation will select the technically acceptable proposal representing best value to the Government considering price.
Notice text
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming and Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program requires professional hoof trimming services at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming. This facility houses an average of approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros, with numbers fluctuating based on program operations. Routine hoof care is necessary to maintain the health and soundness of the animals while they are in holding.
The contractor shall provide skilled farrier services to safely and efficiently trim hooves with minimal stress to the animals, in coordination with BLM staff and in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). Work will typically occur Monday through Friday, with the capability to trim up to 100 animals per day using government-furnished equipment and facilities.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
i. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
ii. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
iii. A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular _2026-01, March 13, 2026 (as amended through April 2026 updates).
iv. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set aside.
v. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase of the following commercial service for Wheatland ORC Hoof Trimming
vi. A detailed description can be found in the Statement of Work (SOW) in the solicitation package.
vii. Base year service shall occur from 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027 to the following office:
BLM- Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Highway
Wheatland, WY 82201
viii. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, does apply to this acquisition.
ix. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does apply to this solicitation. The quotes will be evaluated using the Best Value Trade Off methodology. The acceptability thresholds are listed in the SOW.
x. A statement that the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.
xi. The BLM intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this procurement.
xii. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.
xiii. Quotes are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 2:00 PM MDT July 24, 2026. Questions are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 12:00 PM MDT July 15, 2026.
For information on this solicitation, contact the Contract Specialist, Crystal Martinez, at crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov.
Period of Performance
Base Year: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Option Year 1: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028
Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029
Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030
Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031
Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration: www.sam.gov/SAM
2. Compliance with Section 889 clauses.
3. Invoicing and Payment: www.ipp.gov - 30-day prompt pay after delivery. We can accept and pay interim invoices.
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items Provisions and Clauses
5. FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures
6. Evaluation Criteria provided in FAR clause 52.212-2
Instructions to Offerors:
- Check your SAM registration, this must be current at the time you make your offer.
- Please email or call with any questions you have, prior to the closing date, with enough time to research an answer.
- Email your signed quote package to: crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov, with the title and solicitation number in the subject line, no later than the closing date. Include your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number on your quote.
- Include enough description/information in order to determine technical acceptability.
Primary POC: Contracting Specialist: Crystal Martinez - crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov - 307-775-6336
Contracting Officer: Laura Park
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatland ORC hoof trimming services (base + 4 YEA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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