Modoc NF Veterinary Services - Sole Source Award

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Background The United States Forest Service, under the United States Department of Agriculture, has awarded a Sole Source contract for veterinary services specifically for wild horses and burros brought in from Federal lands to the Double Devil Wild Horse and Burro Corrals. The contract aims to ensure that these animals receive necessary veterinary care during their short-term holding at the facility. Modoc Veterinary Center has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the unique needs of this service. Work Details The contractor is responsible for providing on-call veterinary services which include emergency examinations, treatment, and euthanasia of wild horses and burros. The services are required to be performed within a one-hour response time due to the nature of emergencies that may arise with these animals. Modoc Veterinary Center has been providing these services since 2020 and is recognized as the only responsible contractor available in the remote area of Alturas, CA. Period of Performance 12 months Place of Performance The services will be performed at the Double Devil Wild Horse and Burro Corrals located in Alturas, California.