Kenneling Service - Port Huron
ID: 70B03C26Q00000023Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONPROCUREMENT DIRECTORATE 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/2ae4f7fccff24267816f0336f2f146e3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking proposals for kennel services to support its Canine Enforcement Program in Port Huron, Michigan. The procurement involves establishing a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for kennel facilities and services, requiring contractors to provide comprehensive care, including 24/7 access for authorized personnel, strict security measures, and adherence to sanitation protocols. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of canines used in enforcement operations, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals, including a Kennel Price Quote Form, by December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and can contact Shelly A. Julien at shelly.a.julien@cbp.dhs.gov or 317-614-4425 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelly A. Julien
    (317) 614-4425
    shelly.a.julien@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    03C26Q0023 - Document (RFQ).pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), solicits proposals for Kenneling Services for canines in Port Huron, Michigan. Issued as a Small Business Set-Aside, the RFQ seeks a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) based on best value, evaluating management, technical approach, past performance, specialized experience, and price/cost. Contractors must provide detailed capability statements, a Kennel Price Quote Form, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Submissions are due by December 29, 2025, 11:00 AM Eastern Time, via email. The period of performance is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with specific clauses on federal regulations, payment terms, and security prohibitions for certain foreign-made equipment and services.
    Kennel Price Quote Form (KPQF).pdf
    This document is a price quote form for Canine Kennel Services for the Customs and Border Protection, Port Huron Sector Border Patrol (PR 20154486). It requests pricing for a base year and four option years for daily kennel rates, bathing, and food (per bag and size of bag). The form also asks for company details, including name, phone, email, person preparing the quote, date, signature, fax, SAM's UEI #, and Tax ID. A key question is whether the daily kennel rate includes food, requiring a yes or no answer. This form is designed to gather comprehensive pricing and company information from potential vendors for these services.
    SAM WD 2015-4867.pdf
    Statement of Work - Port Huron.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking commercial kennel facilities and services for its Canine Enforcement Program, establishing a base year and four option years from January 2026 to December 2030. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, supervision, and facilities within a 30-mile radius of Port Huron, Michigan. Key requirements include 24/7 access for authorized CBP personnel, strict security to prevent public access to canines, and maintaining safe and sanitary kennel conditions. Facilities must be indoor-outdoor, with specific construction standards for runs, flooring, drainage, and security fencing. Sanitation protocols involve regular cleaning, proper waste disposal, and pest prevention. The contractor is responsible for providing food meeting specific nutritional guidelines and administering CBP-provided medications. Health monitoring, emergency procedures, and detailed record-keeping are also mandated. Parking for CBP personnel and adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations are critical. The government will not reimburse for construction or remodeling.
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