Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) Corral Feeding Service

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ridgecrest Field Office is seeking quotes to provide wild horse and burro corral feeding services from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028, with one base year and four option years. Quotes are due by close of business on August 3, 2023 and must be submitted electronically, with award expected within 30 days based on lowest price technically acceptable. The contractor will be responsible for feeding up to 1,000 horses and burros at the facility 365 days a year in accordance with the attached performance work statement using government-furnished equipment.

This is a total small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 115219 with a place of performance in Ridgecrest, California. The contractor must have experience feeding large numbers of livestock and comply with the wage determination and all terms, conditions, and specifications in the solicitation. Key details include feeding and watering the animals before noon daily, inspecting water troughs, monitoring animal welfare, and notifying BLM of any issues.