Eastern States ORC Region 6
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Washington DC Office, has issued Solicitation 140L0126R0006 for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) in Region 6, encompassing Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. This is an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders. Proposals are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide comprehensive ORC support services, including:
- Off-Range Corral Holding Services: Managing and caring for wild horses and burros, including unloading, sorting, identification, restraint, vaccinations, deworming, and hoof trimming.
- Animal Care: Supplying adequate feed (grass, grass alfalfa, or alfalfa hay), minerals, and water to maintain animals in moderate condition (Henneke score 5-7).
- Facilities: Providing and maintaining corrals, perimeter and cross fencing, quarantine areas, holding pens, adoption/sorting/working areas, and covered working areas, all meeting specific size, height, material, drainage, and dust control requirements.
- Veterinary Services: Furnishing veterinary services, including vaccinations, treatments, and health certificates, with costs not to exceed $350/year per animal.
- Reporting & Training: Submitting daily feed & care logs, incident reports, and transportation notifications. Personnel must complete mandatory CAWP and Euthanasia training annually.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of contract award, consisting of a base year and four (4) one-year ordering periods.
- Estimated Value: The cumulative maximum for all IDIQ contracts and task orders in Region 6 is $3,500,000.00.
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00 for each IDIQ.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 22, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation: Proposals will undergo a two-phase evaluation. Phase I assesses Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable). Phase II evaluates Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Award will be made on a best-value basis.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PQQ) Due: References must submit the PQQ by May 29, 2026, at 13:00 Mountain Daylight Time to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This solicitation is for unrestricted, full and open competition. Awards will be made to technically qualified small and large businesses. Large Businesses are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and both Large and Small Businesses must provide a Small Business Commitment Document.
Additional Notes
Offerors must identify the specific city, county, and state of each proposed performance location for SCA wage determination purposes. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire, a Real Property Management Manual, and a Property Receipt (Hand Receipt) form.