Opportunity
SAM #140L6226Q0019
BLM Solicitation for Wild Horse and Burro Veterinary Services at Elm Creek Facility
Buyer
BLM Wyoming State Office
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
140L6226Q0019
NAICS
541940
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office is seeking veterinary services for the Elm Creek Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office, Elm Creek Wild Horse and Burro Facility - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for licensed, USDA-accredited veterinarians - Products/Services Requested: - Routine and emergency veterinary care for up to 499 wild horses and burros - Services include: - Vaccinations, de-worming, blood sample collection for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing - Diagnosis, treatment, herd health management, minor surgeries (castration, hernia repair, crypt orchid surgery, colic treatment) - Euthanasia, health inspections, health certificate preparation for interstate shipment - Lab processing (Coggins tests: AGID and ELISA) - Fluid delivery, miscellaneous surgeries - Veterinary technician support and round trips to the facility - Quantities (per year, estimated): - Veterinarian labor: 400 hours - Veterinary technician labor: 100 hours - Round trips: 150 - Castration: 100 animals - Hernia repair: 5 animals - Colic treatment: 5 animals - Euthanasia: 15 animals - Lab processing: 30 animals - Miscellaneous surgeries: 10 animals - Fluid delivery: 5 animals - Coggins AGID tests: 500 - Coggins ELISA tests: 50 - Health certificate preparation: 3,000 - Crypt orchid surgery: 10 animals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Veterinarian must be licensed in Nebraska and USDA-accredited - Must be trained in the BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program - Must provide a qualified backup veterinarian - On-site response required within six hours of notification - Contract is a Firm Fixed Price with a base year and four option years - Small business set-aside; evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATIONThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming and Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program requires routine veterinary services at the ELM CREEK WILD HORSE AND BURRO VETERINARY SERVICE, Elm Creek Holding Facility, Elm Creek, Nebraska. This facility is located approximately 4 miles north of Elm Creek, Nebraska, on Highway 183. The facility supports the care and management of wild horses and burros under the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program. Workload varies seasonally, with peak demand occurring between January and September, and services may be required up to seven (7) days per week depending on animal health, shipping activity, and program operations.The Contractor shall provide a licensed veterinarian experienced in the handling, treatment, and care of un-gentled wild horses and burros. The Contractor shall be USDA-accredited for interstate health certification and licensed in the State of Nebraska. Services shall be performed in coordination with BLM staff and in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). The Contractor shall maintain availability to be on-site within six (6) hours of notification and shall provide a qualified back-up veterinarian.Approximately thirty percent (30%) of workload activities may include vaccinations, de-worming, and collection of blood samples for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing and related documentation. The remaining workload includes diagnosis, treatment, herd health management, surgical procedures, emergency care, and other veterinary services necessary to maintain herd health and welfare. BLM personnel may assist with animal handling, restraint, and selected treatments under the direction of the Contractor veterinarian and COR approval.i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 ELM CREEK WILD HORSE AND BURRO VETERINARY SERVICE.vi. A detailed description can be found in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in the solicitation package.vii. Base year service shall occur from 08/19/2026 through 08/18/2027 to the following office:ELM CREEK WILD HORSE AND BURRO VETERINARY SERVICEElm Creek Holding Facility5050 100th RoadElm Creek, NE 68836viii. 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 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. x. A statement that the clause at FAR 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 August 14, 2026. Questions are due via email to crystalm@blm.gov no later than 12:00 PM MDT August 3rd, 2026.For information on this solicitation, contact the Contract Specialist, Crystal Martinez, at crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov.Period of PerformanceBase Year: 08/19/2026 - 08/18/2027Option Year 1: 08/19/2027 - 08/18/2028Option Year 2: 08/19/2028 - 08/18/2029Option Year 3: 08/19/2029 - 08/18/2030Option Year 4: 08/19/2030 - 08/18/2031Basic Contracting Requirements:Active Registration: www.sam.gov/SAMCompliance with Section 889 clausesInvoicing and Payment: www.ipp.gov - 30-day prompt pay after delivery. Interim invoices may be accepted and paid.FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items Provisions and ClausesFAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition ProceduresEvaluation criteria provided in FAR 52.212-2Instructions to Offerors:Check your SAM registration; it must be current at the time of offer submission.Submit questions early to allow sufficient time for response prior to closing.Email signed quote packages to: crystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov with the solicitation number and title in the subject line no later than the closing date.Include Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on all quotes.Include sufficient technical detail to determine technical acceptability.Points of Contact:Primary Point of Contact:Contract Specialist: Crystal Martinezcrystal_martinez@ios.doi.gov307-775-6336Contracting Officer:Laura Park