Inyo National Forest (INF) Capture and Removal of 450 Wild Horses.

To conduct a wild horse drive-trap gather on the Inyo National Forest that will capture and remove 450 wild horses outside and in the surrounding areas of the Montgomery Pass WHT.

Pre-Award questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.kane2@usda.gov and are due no later than May 26, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Execution of this SF 1449 does not constitute authorization to begin performance. No work shall begin until the award is fully executed by a duly warranted Contracting Officer or a written Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Any work performed prior to signature by a warranted Contracting Officer or issuance of an NTP is performed strictly at the contractor’s own risk. The Government shall not be held liable for any costs, obligations, or actions undertaken by the contractor in violation of this notice.