ContractSources SoughtLocal Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)

Commercial Kennels/Boarding Military Working Dogs

DEPT OF DEFENSE M00264-26-RFI-001A
Response Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
226 days left
Days Remaining
226
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), is seeking vendors capable of providing kenneling and boarding services for 10 to 20 Military Working Dogs over a period of 24 to 48 months, with a requested start date of December 1, 2025. The facilities must be located within the immediate vicinity of Quantico, Virginia, and must meet specific requirements, including a minimum run size of 8x8, 24/7 access for military personnel, and no shared areas with other pets. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather industry feedback on capabilities, barriers to competition, and pricing structures, among other considerations. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on November 13, 2025, via email to hal.d.jones@usmc.mil and sharon.palustre@usmc.mil, with submissions limited to four pages and including essential business details and responses to the RFI questions.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
812910
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Request for Information (RFI)_Commercial Kennels.Boarding MWD - Final.pdf
PDF182 KBNov 6, 2025
AI Summary
The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO) is conducting market research through Request for Information (RFI) M00264-26-RFI-001A to identify vendors capable of providing kenneling and boarding for 10 to 20 Military Working Dogs for 24 to 48 months, starting December 1, 2025. Facilities must be within the immediate Quantico, VA area, offer 8x8 minimum run sizes, 24/7 access for the military, and no shared common areas with other pets. Quarantine kennels are a potential requirement. The RFI seeks industry feedback on capabilities, barriers to competition, proposal interest, commercial availability, pricing structures (Firm Fixed Price), factors affecting competition, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, and suitable NAICS codes. Submissions are due by 12:00 PM EST on November 13, 2025, via email to hal.d.jones@usmc.mil and sharon.palustre@usmc.mil, limited to four pages, and must include responses to feedback questions, business details, and contract vehicles. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 6, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateNov 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
COMMANDER

Point of Contact

Name
Hal Jones

Place of Performance

Quantico, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources