Farrier service; Contractor shall provide Horse Detachment with twelve (12) scheduled farrier services, per year, with three (3) optional years. Services will consist of shoeing of up to 25 head equine (9 months) and hoof trim of up to 25 head equine (3 months), as needed determined by their hoof anatomy, conformation, and any unique conditions. Contractor will provide 4 each specialty shoes, for equine that require it. Full shoeing, trimming, and specialty shoeing will be required. Both rubber and steel shoes will be required, and the expertise to apply borium when directed by the CGMCG Commander for mission requirements. The Contractor shall create and fit the shoe to each individual horse, depending on horse’s current needs. The shoeing shall be done no less than once every six weeks. Contractor shall be experienced in hot/cold shoeing, corrective shoeing, and harness horse shoeing. Contractor shall maintain an annual record of written examinations completed by the Soldiers receiving Farrier training. Examinations will occur no less than quarterly for Soldiers, covering the Farrier instruction and training provided by the contractor.
Questions are due by 23 October 2024 by 1300hrs CST. Please see attached PWS. Please send questions and proposal to travis.e.engle.civ@army.mil and shawn.r.poyser.civ@army.mil.
