Wild Horse & Burro Program Drive Trapping Service

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the Department of the Interior is seeking contractors to provide drive trapping services for wild horses and burros through solicitation 140L0125R0007. This Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract requires contractors to perform drive trapping operations across nine western states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. Contractors must have key personnel with at least six months of experience working with wild horses, burros, or livestock, and must comply with the Wild Horse and Burro Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program guidelines. The evaluation criteria are detailed in Sections L and M of the RFP, with proposals being evaluated based on technical qualifications and pricing schedules that vary by state and animal headcount ranges from 25 to over 1,000 animals. A pre-proposal conference was held on July 17, 2025, the question submittal deadline was July 24, 2025, and proposals are due August 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115210 with a size standard of $11 million. The contract has a total program ceiling of $72 million with a minimum guaranteed task order value of $100,000 per awardee. The performance period spans from October 15, 2025 through August 31, 2030, representing a five-year engagement for wild horse and burro management services. Services will be performed across the western United States in areas where BLM manages wild horse and burro populations. The pricing structure includes comprehensive service categories beyond animal capture, such as daily feeding and watering costs, transportation rates for semi-trucks and stock trailers, daily gather rates, and handling services, with flexibility for competitive negotiation for quantities less than 25 head or exceeding the maximum ranges specified for each state.