How to bid on LM Creek Wild Horse and Burro Veterinary Service for BLM

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking routine and emergency veterinary services for wild horses and burros at its Elm Creek Holding Facility in Elm Creek, Nebraska. This facility supports the care and management of these animals under the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program.

The selected contractor will provide a Nebraska-licensed, USDA-accredited veterinarian experienced with un-gentled wild horses and burros. Services include vaccinations, de-worming, blood sample collection, diagnosis, treatment, herd health management, surgical procedures, and emergency care. The veterinarian must be available on-site within six hours of notification and provide a qualified backup.

This is a firm fixed-price contract with a base year from August 19, 2026, through August 18, 2027, and four additional one-year option periods. This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 27, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM MDT on August 3, 2026.

Your complete quote package must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM MDT on August 14, 2026. Be sure to include the solicitation number and title in the subject line of your email. Late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses in the veterinary services sector. The ideal firm will have a Nebraska-licensed, USDA-accredited veterinarian with demonstrated experience in handling, treating, and caring for un-gentled wild horses and burros.

The contractor must be able to provide on-site services within six hours of notification and have a qualified backup veterinarian available. The workload varies seasonally, with peak demand between January and September, potentially requiring services up to seven days per week.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation details and documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view some documents.

Prepare your quote according to the instructions in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The BLM will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology for evaluation.

Ensure your System for Award Management (SAM) registration is active and current at the time of your offer submission. Include your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on all quotes and provide sufficient technical detail to demonstrate your technical acceptability. Email your signed quote package to [email protected] by the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand all required services and expectations. Pay close attention to the specific qualifications for the veterinarian, including Nebraska licensing, USDA accreditation, and experience with un-gentled wild horses and burros.

Address the availability requirement clearly, confirming the ability to be on-site within six hours and detailing your plan for a qualified backup veterinarian. Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation, ensure your technical proposal meets all requirements while your pricing remains competitive.

Submit any questions you have well before the August 3rd deadline to allow ample time for the agency to respond. This ensures you have all necessary information to prepare an accurate and compliant quote. Double-check your SAM registration status, as an inactive registration can lead to your quote being rejected.