Eastern States ORC Region 2

SOL #: 140L0126R0002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Land Management

WASHINGTON DC OFFICE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20003, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

PSC

Wildhorse/Burro Control Services (F016)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e1e4d475e4c41ce9c253ba7e4b03ddb/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program in Region 2 (Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio). This Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders, aims to manage and care for wild horses and burros. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

Contractors will provide comprehensive ORC support services, including:

Animal Care: Unloading, sorting, identification, placement, and restraint for vaccinations, deworming, and hoof trimming.
Feed and Water: Provision of land, pens, good/premium quality hay, salt, minerals, and fresh, clean water, adhering to specific feeding and watering requirements.
Facilities: Provision and maintenance of corrals, holding pens, sorting pens, working areas, and covered working areas, with specific construction and fencing standards (e.g., no barbed wire).
Health and Veterinary Services: Furnishing veterinary services, including vaccinations, deworming, EIA tests, and emergency medical treatment (up to $350/year per animal), with a veterinarian on call within 4 hours.
Hoof Trimming: Performing hoof trimming as needed before animals are placed into private care.
Carcass Disposal: Managing disposal according to state sanitation laws.
Reporting: Submitting daily feed & care logs, incident reports (within 24 hours), and transportation notifications (72 hours prior).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.
NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
Period of Performance: Five (5) years (one base year + four 1-year ordering periods).
Cumulative Maximum Amount (Region 2): $4,000,000.00.
Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open competition, with small business participation goals.
Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 1600 ED Local Time.
Published Date: March 27, 2026.

Evaluation

Proposals will undergo a two-phase evaluation process:

Phase I: Assessment of Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
Phase II: Evaluation of Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance and Small Business Participation. Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation combined are significantly more important than Price. Award will be based on Best Value.

Additional Notes

Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and complete representations and certifications.
A vendor forum will be held via video conference on April 20, 2026.
The Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 1) must be completed by references and submitted directly to the Contracting Officer by May 29, 2026, 13:00 Mountain Daylight Time.
Contact: Lisa Turner, Contracting Officer (lisa.turner@ios.doi.gov).