Eastern States ORC Region 4
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation for Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services in Region 4, covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. This Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aims to secure comprehensive care for wild horses and burros. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for providing and maintaining Off-Range Corral facilities capable of housing wild horses and burros. Key services include:
- Care and Feeding: Provision of feed, salt, minerals, and water.
- Animal Welfare: Maintaining animals in moderate condition (Henneke score 5-7), ensuring proper hay quality, water access, and sanitation.
- Hoof Trimming: Regular trimming to prepare animals for private placement.
- Veterinary Services: Including vaccinations, treatments, and emergency care.
- Carcass Disposal: Proper disposal of animal carcasses.
- Facilities: Providing and maintaining adequate corrals, holding pens, adoption/sorting pens, working areas, and covered facilities with loading/unloading access.
- Reporting: Daily Feed & Care Logs, Incident Reports, and Transportation Notifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: From award date through July 31, 2031 (five ordering periods).
- Estimated Maximum Value (Region 4): $3,500,000.00.
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open competition. Awards will be made to technically qualified small and large businesses.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Lisa Turner (lturner@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation: Best Value Source Selection, conducted in two phases. Phase I assesses Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable). Phase II evaluates Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical Capability is weighted more heavily than Past Performance and Small Business Participation (combined), which are more important than Price.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide a Past Performance Questionnaire to references, due by May 29, 2026, 13:00 MDT, directly from a corporate email to Lisa Turner.
Additional Notes
A vendor forum will be held via video conference on April 20, 2026. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and identify proposed performance locations for SCA wage determination.