Winter Pasture Services for Yosemite National Park

The National Park Service seeks winter pasture services for Yosemite National Park, with quotes due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The procurement is set-aside for small business concerns and carries a 100% Women-Owned Small Business preference under NAICS code 115210, with an $11 million average annual receipts size standard.

Place of performance is Tuolumne Meadows, California. The contractor must provide pasture and supplemental hay for approximately 100 head of government-owned horses and mules during winter months (September through May annually), with estimated volume of 750 head per month. Each animal requires a minimum 1,200 pounds per month of air-dry forage. Pasture must include 10–15 acres per animal, elevation below 1,500 feet, 5-wire fencing capable of containing stock and accommodating 50-foot trucks and trailers, hard-sided corrals or panel catch pens, and constant access to clean fresh water. Location must be within 3–4 hours' drive from Yosemite National Park. The wage determination for Livestock Caretaker is $22.36 per hour plus $5.55 per hour in fringe benefits.

The performance period runs September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2031, comprising a one-year base and four one-year options. Pricing is firm fixed price, billed per head per month based on actual animals on pasture. The government will conduct a physical inspection of the proposed pasture area before bid acceptance to verify all specifications are met. Evaluation criteria are price, technical capability, and past performance. Offerors must submit a signed SF-1449, completed price schedule, two-page project narrative, and three prior project references from the past five years. Questions are due August 14, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PT. Amendment 001 (effective August 17, 2026) added Attachment 006 (Contractor Questions and Answers).