(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(2) The solicitation number is 70B03C22Q00000039 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-07. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910.
(3) This procurement shall be a small business set-aside. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote in compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW). FOB destination shall be:
Customs and Border Protection
Port of Derby
107 Interstate 91 South
Derby Line, VT 05830
(4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to award a contract for the procurement of Kenneling Services. It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK. CBP reserves the right to award with or without a site visit to the contractor’s facility, as well as make unscheduled inspections post-award to ensure acceptable conditions and that all requirements listed in the SOW are being met.
(5) The purpose of this procurement action is to procure Kenneling Services on an as-needed, daily basis in Derby Line, VT with a responsible contractor. The current requirement is for one (1) dog; however, this number may fluctuate depending on the requirements of the work, and the quantity of dogs may increase or decrease over the duration of the service period. Please see attached Statement of Work for details of the requirement.
(6) Contractors must complete and sign Blocks 13, 14, 15, and 16 on page one of this SF 18 form (RFQ Packet). Contractors must submit the first page of the RFQ packet as well as the attached quote form for price per canine per day. In order to be considered for option years, please provide pricing for each year in the Kennel Price Quote Form provided in terms of a daily rate per dog. Quotes that are incomplete, unsigned, or late will not be considered.
(7) The vendor selected for award MUST register in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 and receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a condition of the contract. Registration in SAM requires a valid Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number. No award can be made to a vendor not registered in SAM.
(8) Delivery of Submittals: Contractors must complete and submit the first page of the RFQ packet as well as the attached Kennel and Vet price quote forms. Both Price Quote Forms and the first page of the RFQ packet must be RECEIVED through email by the Contracting Officer no later than February 15, 2022 at 11 A.M. Eastern Time (Indianapolis). No phone calls will be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. The electronic submission should be addressed to the Contracting Officer Vivienne Herdman via email to Vivienne.C.Herdman@CBP.DHS.GOV.
(9) Note: Intended Period of performance shall be a base year and four possible option years:
Base Year: March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Option Year 1: March 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024
Option Year 2: March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Option Year 3: March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Option Year 4: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Actual period of performance dates shall be outlined at award.
(10) The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) 2015-4137, Rev 22 is applicable to this requirement.
(11) Attachments:
1. Request for Quote (RFQ) Packet 70B03C22Q00000039
2. Statement of Work (SOW)
3. Kennel Price Quote Form
4. Wage Determination Information
