Wheatland VET services contract

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Region is seeking proposals to provide veterinary services for the Wheatland Operations and Rescue Center and Mantle Wild Horse and Burro Training and Adoption Facility. The contractor shall provide routine and emergency veterinary care for up to 3,500 wild horses and burros. The period of performance is the base year starting May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, with four optional one-year extensions. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and price, with technical merit and past performance being significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm MST on April 6, 2021.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 541940 with a size standard of $8 million. Services will be provided at the Wheatland and Mantle facilities located in Wyoming. Pricing is requested for base and option year periods from 2021 through 2026 for various veterinary services such as basic, intermediate, and advanced care, laboratory tests, procedures, and supplies. The contractor must be licensed and accredited to work in Wyoming, have experience with equines, and be able to respond within two hours for emergencies.