SAM #140L6226Q0013

Hoof Trimming Services for Wild Horses and Burros at Wheatland Off-Range Corral, Wyoming

This opportunity is for professional hoof trimming services for wild horses and burros at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office, Wild Horse and Burro Program - Scope of Work: - Routine hoof trimming (farrier) services for wild horses and burros housed at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral - Estimated 4,500 animals in the base year, 5,000 animals per year for each of four option years, and 2,500 animals for an optional 6-month extension - Contractor must be licensed as a Wyoming Farrier and have at least three years of experience with wild or unhandled equines - Services include trimming heels, toes, bars, soles, wall flares, and rolling the outer hoof wall (Mustang Roll) - Contractor provides all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and transportation - Work must minimize animal stress and injury, and comply with BLM's Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) standards - Products/Services Requested: - Hoof trimming services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - Use of government-furnished facilities; contractor supplies trimming equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Wyoming Farrier License required - Minimum three years' experience with wild or unhandled equines - Compliance with CAWP standards and Section 889 clauses - Active SAM registration required - Small business set-aside - Firm-fixed-price contract, paid per animal trimmed - Option for a 6-month extension beyond four option years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming and Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program requires professional hoof trimming services at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming. This facility houses an average of approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros, with numbers fluctuating based on program operations. Routine hoof care is necessary to maintain the health and soundness of the animals while they are in holding.The contractor shall provide skilled farrier services to safely and efficiently trim hooves with minimal stress to the animals, in coordination with BLM staff and in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). Work will typically occur Monday through Friday, with the capability to trim up to 100 animals per day using government-furnished equipment and facilities.Combined Synopsis/Solicitation i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.ii. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).iii. A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular _2026-01, March 13, 2026 (as amended through April 2026 updates).iv. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set aside.v. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase of the following commercial service for Wheatland ORC Hoof Trimmingvi. A detailed description can be found in the Statement of Work (SOW) in the solicitation package.vii. Base year service shall occur from 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027 to the following office:BLM- Wheatland Off Range Corral1005 N. Wheatland HighwayWheatland, WY 82201viii. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, does apply to this acquisition.ix. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does apply to this solicitation. The quotes will be evaluated using the Best Value Trade Off methodology. The acceptability thresholds are listed in the SOW.x. A statement that the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.xi. The BLM intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this procurement. xii. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.xiii. Quotes are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 2:00 PM MDT July 24, 2026. Questions are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 12:00 PM MDT July 15, 2026.For information on this solicitation, contact the Contract Specialist, Crystal Martinez, at crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov. Period of PerformanceBase Year: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027Option Year 1: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031Basic Contracting Requirements:1. Active Registration: www.sam.gov/SAM2. Compliance with Section 889 clauses.3. Invoicing and Payment: www.ipp.gov - 30-day prompt pay after delivery. We can accept and pay interim invoices.4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items Provisions and Clauses5. FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures6. Evaluation Criteria provided in FAR clause 52.212-2Instructions to Offerors:- Check your SAM registration, this must be current at the time you make your offer.- Please email or call with any questions you have, prior to the closing date, with enough time to research an answer.- Email your signed quote package to: crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov, with the title and solicitation number in the subject line, no later than the closing date. Include your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number on your quote.- Include enough description/information in order to determine technical acceptability.Primary POC: Contracting Specialist: Crystal Martinez - crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov - 307-775-6336Contracting Officer: Laura Park

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