Farrier Services on the Helena National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a farrier to provide services for horses and mules on the Helena National Forest. The contract will consist of one base year and four option years, with the possibility of extension. The contractor will be required to provide shoeing and trimming services for a minimum of 10 head of horses and mules per day for at least six consecutive days. The contractor must have at least five years of full-time professional horseshoeing experience and demonstrate an understanding of basic stockmanship principles and equine biomechanics. • The contract will start in mid-April and go through October, with different shoeing dates for each option year. • The contractor must submit a technical proposal, including experience questionnaire, key personnel resume, and relevant experience. • The contractor must also submit a price proposal, including pricing for all items listed in the solicitation. • The government will evaluate quotations based on factors including relevant experience, key personnel, past performance, and price.