Commercial Kennels/Boarding Military Working Dogs
ID: M00264-26-RFI-001AType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

Set Aside

Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) (LAS)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8aaa0a6f23dc48e6b461af7524162a2b/view
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    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hal Jones
    hal.d.jones@usmc.mil
    Sharon Palustre
    sharon.palustre@usmc.mil
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    Request for Information (RFI)_Commercial Kennels.Boarding MWD - Final.pdf
    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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