This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP)). The solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular
2024-02. This procurement is set aside for 100% small business. The NAICS code is 114210
Hunting and Trapping and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.5 Million.
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 3, PPS is issuing a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price, Unauthorized Livestock Removal Services.
This project consists of the capture and removal of unauthorized livestock (horses and/or cattle)
from national forest system lands on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Current estimates
of unauthorized livestock to be removed from the Alpine, Clifton and Springerville Ranger
Districts of the Apache National Forest are estimated between 100 and 200 head of horses.
Gather efforts will be conducted on the National Forests where we are experiencing issues with
unauthorized livestock. The objective of this contract is to remove as many unauthorized
livestock as funding allows. Gather efforts shall not start without approval from the contracting
officer’s representative (COR). The COR will work closely with the contractor during
implementation of the gather and share any new reports received regarding locations of
unauthorized livestock.
Gathering must start within 60 days of contract award.
The work includes the gathering, handling/loading, holding, care, transportation, and facilitation
of the sale of unauthorized livestock from the National Forests. The work also includes
impounding and caring for branded, stray animals while public notice of unauthorized livestock
is given. The health and well-being of the animals and personal safety of individuals involved
with gather operations is high priority. The work will be accomplished in a safe and humane
manner and be in accordance with appropriate State of Arizona laws (Arizona Department of
Agriculture (az.gov)).
SELECTION PROCESS: The proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Trade-Off source
selection process. Potential offerors will be invited to submit their technical, past performance,
and price information as described in the solicitation, for review and consideration by the
Government. The selection process will evaluate such factors (not necessarily in order): Past
Performance, Technical which includes Management & Experience, and Price.
