Eastern States ORC Region 3
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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation (RFP 140L0126R0003) for Off-Range Corral (ORC) Support Services for the Wild Horse & Burro Program (WHBP) in Region 3, encompassing Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This opportunity seeks contractors to provide comprehensive care and management for wild horses and burros. Proposals are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for providing and maintaining an Off-Range Corral facility, including:
- Holding Services: Unloading, sorting, identification, and restraint for veterinary procedures.
- Animal Care: Comprehensive feeding (maintaining Henneke score 5-7 with specific hay quality), providing land, pens, salt, minerals, and water.
- Facility Maintenance: Supplying and maintaining fencing (72" high), holding pens, sorting pens, working areas, and covered buildings, with provisions for dust control and manure management.
- Veterinary & Hoof Care: Providing veterinary services (up to $350/year per animal) including vaccinations, testing, emergency treatment, and issuing health certificates, along with professional hoof trimming.
- Safety & Training: Developing and implementing a safety plan, and ensuring all personnel 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 contract award (one base year and four 1-year ordering periods).
- Maximum Contract Value (Region 3): $3,500,000.00.
- Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production.
Set-Aside
This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted, full and open competition.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 25, 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: Facility-Land (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Phase II: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Participation/Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical Capability is significantly more important than Past Performance and Small Business Participation (combined), which are significantly more important than Price.
- Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ): References will be contacted. PPQs are due May 29, 2026, 13:00 MDT, directly to Lisa Turner (lturner@blm.gov).
Additional Notes
Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov. Large Businesses require a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, while all businesses need a Small Business Commitment Document. Offerors must identify proposed performance locations for SCA wage determination.