WRNF Rifle Ranger District Horse Pasture

The White River National Forest, Rifle Ranger District, seeks a contractor to provide year-round horse pasture for up to six horses and mules within a five-mile radius of the District office. The pasture must include at least five acres per animal, continuous access to fresh drinking water (approximately 12 gallons per animal daily), mineralized salt and vitamin blocks (provided by the USFS), and secure fencing (smooth wire preferred, but barbed wire acceptable if in good repair). A corral or trap pasture for isolating animals is also required, along with off-street parking for a full-sized pickup truck and 20-foot horse trailer. All non-Forest Service horses must have annual vaccination records, and new horses require a seven-day quarantine, health certificate, and negative Coggins test. The contract includes options for three additional years. The USFS requires exclusive use of the pasture, but pre-coordination is necessary if the owner intends to add other livestock. The contractor must provide 90 days' notice if the property is sold. This is a total small business set-aside (NAICS code 531190) with a Small Business Size Standard of $34 million. The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act, with minimum wage requirements and fringe benefits detailed in Wage Determination No. 1976-1351, Revision No. 77, dated 08/06/2025. Offers are due by 10:00 a.m. MST on September 24, 2025, to rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov.

Notice ID

ffb5cbe06072440ab351589d0de2b041

Solicitation Number

1240LP25Q0094

NAICS Code

531190

Classification Code

X1PC