Winter Pasture (Stock) for Grand Teton NP

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a winter pasture service for its government-owned horses and mules at Grand Teton National Park. The solicitation (ID: 140P1425Q0044) requires a contractor to provide a minimum 288-acre pasture located within 100 driven miles of Moose, Wyoming, capable of housing 17-20 horses and mules from November 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026. Key contract requirements include maintaining secure fencing, providing a minimum of 25 pounds of supplemental hay per animal daily, conducting daily animal observations, and ensuring proper pasture management and animal health. The government will evaluate quotations based on best value, considering factors such as price, technical capability, and prior experience. Interested offerors must submit their electronic quotations by May 30, 2025, at 1700 MD to the Contracting Officer, Molly Lynam.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115210 with a small business size standard of $11.0M. While no incumbent contractor is specified, the solicitation targets support activities for animal production with a Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care product service code. Payment will be made on a per animal feed day basis, with monthly or lump-sum invoicing options. The National Park Service will handle transportation, veterinary care, and farrier services, while the contractor manages pasture conditions and animal welfare. The contract includes provisions for emergency animal care, potential animal movement, and specific reimbursement terms for scenarios such as animal disposal. The performance location is within Wyoming's Teton County, and the contract period spans approximately six months from early November 2025 to early May 2026.