F--Special Notice-Consolidation RFP No. 140L0125R0010

Version 1.0 RFP ORP 4.17.2026 Page 1 of 4 Department of Interior Contract Consolidation Determination and Findings 1. Purchase Request Number: TBD 2. Solicitation Number: RFP No. 140L0125R0010 3. Contracting activity/agency: DOI BLM-WHBP HQ722 4. Project Name: Wild Horse Burro Program (WHBP) Support Services for Off-Range Pastures (ORP) in 4 states 5. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs. Contract Details • Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Multiple IDIQ. • Period of Performance (POP): Five (5) or ten (10) years. • NAICS Code: 115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production. • Size Standard: $11.0 million. • Contract Ceiling: $226,000,000.00. Background and Changes Previously, these requirements were primarily performed under Cooperative Agreements. However, following the 2016 OIG Audit (see eFile A14 Market Research-OIG Report No. 2016- WR-027), the agency made several changes: • Transitioned from Agreements to Contracts. • Centralized the majority of the Wild Horse and Burro Program (WHBP) procurement actions from the states to the National Operations Center (NOC) and then to Headquarters (HQ722). Consolidation Benefits The consolidation into one requirements document aims to improve quality by standardizing the Statements of Work (SOW), which previously varied slightly in terms and inspections. Implications • Regional/National Contract Implications: The consolidation supports the government’s mission objectives on both regional and national levels. • Small Business and Socio-Economic Concerns: The potential effects on small businesses and socio-economic concerns are considered and addressed. This consolidation improves government efficiency in labor (programmatic and acquisition) and time across planning, solicitation, contract administration, closeouts, and audits. Instead of multiple RFPs and requirement documents, there will be one RFP and PWS using consistent terminology, expectations, standards, incentives, inspections, and submittals. The program plans to use this document for future ORP requirements. Future ORP RFP is anticipated in 2028, -- 1 of 4 -- Version 1.0 RFP ORP 4.17.2026 Page 2 of 4 with nationwide or larger geographical areas such as RFP 140L0125R0001 and will include On/Off Ramping procurement approach. Currently, there are approximately fifty-five (55) ORP contracts providing care for approximately 42,000 wild horses. Fifteen (15) of these contracts, covering about 12,600 horses, will end between June 30, 2026 and December 30, 2027. The goal of this acquisition is to secure enough ORP space to continue caring for the 12,600 horses from expiring contracts and to obtain approximately 3,400 additional space horses. The total horse requirement is to contract for daily services for approximately 50,000 wild horses. Contractors shall provide services for a daily quantity, not to exceed (NTE), chosen by the Offeror within the BLM range of 200 to 10,000 wild horses. No single vendor can meet the entire need for horses, so multiple awards will be necessary. The BLM identified 10,000 as the maximum number each vendor can provided, based on historical data related to the quality of animal care. Soliciting multiple RFPs to cover the services provided by the 13 contractors for 15 expiring contracts and the additional 12,600 head capacity is inefficient. Consolidation allows the government to issue one solicitation, enabling contractors to submit a single proposal, significantly streamlining the process. 6. Market Research In accordance with FAR 7.107-2, I have reviewed this requirement and associated market research and determined that consolidation of the referenced contract requirements is both necessary and justified. My review resulted in the following findings: Market Research was conducted by reviewing existing contracts, posting a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov as well as surveying Incumbent Contractors. We received 2 responses to our sources sought notices. All the respondents providing business size, identified as a small business. The contracting officer reviewed and determined that the contractor pool would not change if we solicited each requirement individual. The market research indicates that a consolidation of the requirement is in the best interest of the government. In addition, the Small Business Administration resource tools of the Dynamic Business Search obtained on April 9, 2026 resulted in 83 potential vendors and a BLM Industry Day was conducted on January 24, 2024. Please see the analysis prepared in the eFile A14 Market Research and the associated data documented within it, specifically in the Tables and Attachments. 7. Any alternative contracting approaches and rationale for rejection: The following alternative contracting approaches were considered by either the Program, Technical Specification Writer and Customer-Rob Sharp, Solicitors, or the Acquisition Office: • Cooperative Agreements -- 2 of 4 -- Version 1.0 RFP ORP 4.17.2026 Page 3 of 4 • Sole Source Set Aside • Standalone Contracts with Option Periods versus Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) • IDIQ: Single Award versus Multiple Award • RFP: Individual versus Multiple Cooperative Agreements were discussed; however, based on the OIG findings as well as the time constraints to review and remove prior determinations and policies the program and acquisition office determined it was not viable for this requirement. However, the program will continue to research rescinding or revising BLM policies on the use of Cooperative Agreements for future WHBP requirements. Sole Source was considered; however, in accordance with FAR 6.302 there was no authority to support the justification of a sole source. Standalone contracts were also considered. However, at the time of award, the time and quantity of WHB, as well as the associated shipping location and date, are unknown. While the BLM plans base…