20155314 Kenneling for LALB
ID: 70B03C26Q00000008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE (R416)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2eaa59420fa14b9faabf269f1f31697c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking proposals for professional kenneling services to house and care for 25-35 CBP-owned canines at a secure facility in Los Angeles, California. The contractor will be responsible for providing secure housing, daily feeding, sanitation, emergency veterinary care coordination, and 24/7 access for CBP personnel, all in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and the National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook. This contract, valued between $10,000 and $1,800,000 over a five-year period, will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with proposals due by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Interested parties can contact Chris Patao at christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov for further information.

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    Chris Patao
    CHRISTOPHER.PATAO@cbp.dhs.gov
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    2.3.1-RFQ 20155314 Attachment #1-Kennel-StatementofWork.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations, Los Angeles Field Office, requires commercial kenneling services for its canines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Los Angeles/Long Beach (LALB) Seaport. The contractor must provide secure, sanitary facilities for 25-35 canines, with surge capacity for an additional seven, within a five-mile radius of 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Key requirements include 24/7 access for CBP officers, strict security and confidentiality regarding the canines, and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and other relevant regulations. Facilities must offer a minimum of 24 square feet per run, climate control, emergency power, and 24/7 video surveillance. Services encompass daily cleaning, pest control, health monitoring, medication administration, and feeding. The contract includes a base period and four option years, with unclassified security requirements and mandatory background checks for all contractor personnel.
    2.3.1-RFQ 20155314 Attachment #2 70B03C26Q00000008.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for professional kenneling services in the Los Angeles area. This RFQ, number 70B03C26Q00000008, seeks a contractor to house and care for 25-35 CBP canines, with surge capacity for up to 7 additional, at a secure facility within a 5-mile radius of 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. The contract will be a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with firm fixed-price task orders, covering an ordering period from January 29, 2026, to January 28, 2031. Services must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and the National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook, including secure housing, daily feeding, sanitation, isolation/quarantine capability, emergency veterinary care coordination, and 24/7 controlled access for CBP personnel with specific retrieval timelines. Proposals are due by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering technical compliance with Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, facility proximity, and price reasonableness.
    2.3.1-RFQ 20155314 Attachment #3 Kennel Price Quote Form (KPQF) v2.pdf
    This document, Attachment #3, is a Price Quote Form for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Canine Kennel Services. It instructs quoters to provide firm-fixed daily pricing per canine for a base period and four option years. The prices must encompass all services outlined in the Statement of Work, with no additional charges allowed beyond the firm-fixed daily rate. The form also requests vendor information including company name, address, SAM UEI number, phone, email, point of contact, and title. Its purpose is to standardize pricing submissions for a federal contract, ensuring clarity and consistency in bids for canine kennel services.
    2.3.1-RFQ 20155314 Attachment #4-Service Contract Act WD # 2015-5613.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5613 Revision No. 31, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Los Angeles County, California. It covers a wide range of fields, including administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, healthcare, information technology, and maintenance. The document specifies hourly wage rates for numerous job titles within each category. It also details fringe benefits such as health and welfare contributions, vacation accrual, and eleven paid holidays annually. Additionally, the determination includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and a minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. Provisions for hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances are also outlined. The document concludes with a conformance process for unlisted job classifications, ensuring fair compensation for all employees working on federal service contracts.
    2.3.1-RFQ 20155314 Attachment #5 Contract Clauses v4.1.pdf
    This government file outlines the terms and conditions for a single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Kenneling Services in Los Angeles. The contract, identified as 70B03C26Q00000008, has a minimum guarantee of $10,000 and a maximum of $1,800,000 over a five-year ordering period. Task orders will be firm-fixed-price, primarily per dog, per calendar day. The document incorporates numerous FAR and DHSAR clauses by reference, covering areas such as contract clauses, solicitation provisions, payment terms, small business subcontracting limitations, minimum wages under Executive Order 14026, and security prohibitions related to foreign telecommunications and surveillance equipment. It also addresses compliance with executive orders on anti-discrimination and energy, while noting certain FAR representations that will not be considered for award decisions.
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