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This is a Statement of Work for horse boarding and caretaking services for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Blaine Sector in Sumas, Washington. The contractor shall provide boarding and caretaking services for four horses (subject to increase or decrease based on operational needs) used by the future Blaine Horse Patrol Unit. The contract period of performance is June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The facility must be located within twenty miles driving distance of 9648 Garrison Road in Sumas, Washington 98295.
The contractor must provide a secure, insured facility with stalls constructed of pipe (minimum 12' x 12' or preferably 12' x 16'), each equipped with freshwater sources, feed bins, and artificial lighting. Stalls for government horses must be separate from other boarded animals and include a designated sick/quarantine pen. The facility must include a round pen, arena for quarterly and annual training, hitching post with water and lighting for cleaning and working areas, secured tack storage (or space for USBP's secured building), permanent overnight parking for two trucks and two horse trailers, clean covered feed storage, and a turnout area with level footing and adequate water runoff. All fencing must be horse-safe material; barbed wire is prohibited. The contractor must maintain 24-hour Border Patrol access via gate code, fob, or key and provide emergency contact information.
Specific tasks include feeding horses twice daily with premium quality hay (timothy, orchard grass, or alfalfa meeting minimum 10% crude protein for grass hay or 15% for alfalfa) with feedings no less than 10 or more than 14 hours apart; administering supplements, minerals, and medications provided by USBP; treating minor abrasions and injuries; moving horses daily between stalls and exercise areas; and notifying USBP of health or behavioral issues. Daily maintenance requires cleaning and maintaining corrals and stalls, removing manure and feed debris, filling and cleaning water troughs, removing trash, filling holes, and maintaining general common areas. The contractor must accept feed deliveries, maintain a log for each horse documenting medications, behavioral problems, and prescribed services with immediate reporting of abnormalities to USBP supervisory personnel, provide an area for agents to clean horse trailers, and dispose of manure. The government will provide supplements, grains, minerals, veterinary supplies, and medications. All contract changes or cost increases require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer Benjamin Dorgan at (520) 407-2808 or benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov.
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Boarding and Caretaking of Horses U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Border Patrol – Blaine Sector – Sumas
1. BACKGROUND
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is responsible for providing caretaking and boarding services for four (4) horses that are used by the future Blaine Horse Patrol Unit. The number of horses may be subject to increase or decrease due to retirement or changes in the needs of the service.
2. SCOPE
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, and necessary equipment and supplies to meet the requirements detailed in Section 4 and 5 to support the office(s) located within the Blaine Sector.
3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1. Contractor shall comply with all required Federal, State and Local laws, licenses and regulations that are applicable to these types of services.
3.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be in compliance/current with all applicable laws and licensing requirements.
3.3. Commercial and Industry standards shall be followed and used during the delivery of caretaking and feeding services.
4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide the following horse stables as required to comply with this SOW.
4.1 Stalls
4.1.1. Size and Construction
a. Stalls should be twelve feet (12) by sixteen feet (16). At a minimum, stalls shall be twelve feet (12) by twelve feet (12). Stalls larger than specified are acceptable.
b. Contractor shall provide one stall per horse.
c. Stalls shall be constructed out of pipe, preferably two-inch in diameter or larger. Pipe material utilized shall be material that ensures a safe, humane, and secure environment for the horse.
d. Stall paneling/walls shall be a minimum of five feet (5) high.
e. Stalls must have a minimum of a twelve feet (12) by twelve feet (12) covered awning area.
f. Stalls shall have a minimum of a four foot (4) wide gate.
g. If the stalls are inside, there must be an open and adjoining outside pen.
h. Shed row or mare motel barns are acceptable
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4.1.2. Placement.
a. Stalls for government horses shall be separate and apart from other horses and animals boarded by Contractor.
b. One sick pen/ quarantine pen shall be designated and be separate and apart from others.
c. Stalls shall be located on ground that is free of debris, insects, or other objects that could possibly cause injury to the horse.
d. Stalls located on artificial surfaces shall contain the appropriate amount of shavings so that the horse is not subject to injury or galling.
4.1.3. Fixtures
a. Stalls for government horses shall be equipped with a freshwater source.
b. Stalls for government horses shall be equipped with a feed bin.
c. An artificial light source shall be available that illuminates the stall area.
4.2 Facility
4.2.1. Contractor shall provide a secure insured facility.
4.2.2. Contractor shall provide the use of a round pen made out of pipe or other horse safe material. Material utilized shall be material that ensures a safe, humane, and secure environment for the horse.
4.2.3. Contractor shall provide the use of an arena or similar enclosed area at minimum five times a year, once per quarter and once for an unspecified date, to conduct quarterly and annual training.
4.2.3. Contractor shall provide an area where horses can be cleaned and worked on.
a. A hitching post or rail must be available.
b. A water source must be available.
c. An artificial light source must be available.
4.2.4. Contractor shall provide a secured area for tack. If contractor does not have a secured area, contractor shall provide space for U.S. Border Patrol’s secured building to be located at the facility.
4.2.5. Contractor shall provide adequate space for the parking of 2 trucks and 2 horse trailers on a permanent, overnight basis.
4.2.6. Contractor shall provide a clean and covered area for the storage of feed and shall be available to assist with acceptance of feed deliveries.
4.2.7. Contractor shall provide a turn out area made of pipe or other horse safe material that is free of debris, insects, or other objects that would cause injury to the horses. Material utilized shall be material that ensures a safe, humane, and secure environment for the horse.
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4.2.8. Contractor shall ensure the stalls, round pen, and turn out area are level and have adequate footing for the horses.
4.2.9. Contractor shall ensure there is adequate water runoff for the stall, round pen, and turnout areas in order to mitigate standing water from rainstorms or broken water lines.
4.2.10. Barbed Wire fencing will not be allowed as a fencing source for the horses.
4.3 Access and Availability
4.3.1. Contractor shall maintain a secure facility that is fully fenced with restricted access.
4.3.2. Contractor shall ensure that the Border Patrol has 24-hour access by way of gate code, fob, or key access to the facility.
4.3.3. Contractor shall provide a contact phone number for emergencies.
5. SPECIFIC TASKS
The contractor shall complete the following tasks as required to comply with this SOW.
5.1 Care of Horses
5.1.1. Contractor shall provide/store feed and feed horses twice daily at a minimum. Upon directions by the Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SBPA) or the Horse Patrol Instructor, additional feedings of grain and supplements may be required and will be provided by USBP. Feed shall be of a premium quality meeting the following specifications:
a. Type: Suitable for horses (e.g., timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa).
b. Nutritional Content: Minimum 10% crude protein for grass hay; 15% for alfalfa.
c. Appearance: Bright green, leafy, and clean with minimal stems.
d. Condition: Free from mold, dust, weeds, foreign matter, and pests.
e. Moisture: Properly cured with 10–17% moisture content.
f. Storage: Kept dry, off the ground, and protected from contamination.
g. Inspection: USBP may reject feed not meeting these standards.
Feedings shall be no less than 10 and no more than 14 hours apart.
5.1.2. Contractor shall feed supplements and minerals that are provided by USBP as directed by the SBPA or Horse Patrol Instructor. It is expected that feeding supplements and minerals will be required as often as recommended by veterinarian staff once the individual nutritional needs of each animal is determined after purchase.
5.1.3. Contractor shall acknowledge that feeding times and amounts are subject to change according to the needs of the unit and animal. Details regarding special dietary needs will be determined by veterinarian staff and communicated by the SBPA or Horse Patrol Instructor in person or via phone.
5.1.4. Contractor shall treat and/or clean minor abrasions and injuries as needed based on the guidelines determined by the SBPA or Horse Patrol Instructor.
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5.1.5. Contractor shall administer minor medications, as well as maintenance medications (i.e.
fly spray, hoof dressing) as directed by the SBPA or Horse Patrol Instructor. Medications will be purchased by USBP and provided to contractor.
5.1.6. Contractor shall move horses daily between stalls and exercise areas (turnouts).
5.1.7. Contractor shall notify the SBPA or Horse Patrol Instructor of any health or behavioral issues with the horses.
5.2 Maintenance
5.2.1. Contractor shall clean and maintain the corral area and stalls daily.
a. Manure shall be removed from the stalls daily.
b. Feed bins shall be cleaned of debris daily.
c. Water troughs shall be filled daily and cleaned as needed.
d. Trash shall be removed from the corral area and stalls daily.
e. The contractor shall fill holes in the corral and stall area to maintain a level and safe area for the horses. The contractor may be required to spread sand, provided by the contractor, in the stalls as directed by a USBP Horse Patrol Agent.
5.2.2. Contractor shall provide an area for agents to clean horse trailers of manure, dirt, mud and debris.
5.2.3. Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal of the manure.
5.2.4. Contractor shall maintain the general common area, alley ways, hay barn, and feed storage areas to an acceptable standard and provide a safe and clean environment for the horses.
6. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE
6.1. The Contractor shall be available to accept all feed deliveries and coordinate deliveries as necessary.
6.2. Contractor shall maintain a log for each horse containing the following information:
a. Contractor shall log any medication given to the horse.
b. Contractor shall log any behavioral problems of the horse.
c. Contractor shall log all prescribed services and activities.
d. Contractor shall immediately report any abnormalities to the SBPA, Horse Patrol Instructor, or
Horse Patrol Agent.
7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION
7.1. While the Government does not anticipate providing any GFE or GFI, the Government will be providing supplements, grains, minerals, veterinary supplies and medication.
8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
8.1. The place of performance shall be at the Contractor’s facility which must be within twenty (20) miles driving distance of 9648 Garrison Road in the city of Sumas, Washington 98295.
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9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of the contract shall be as follows: 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027
10. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
10.1. Access to USBP horses shall not be provided to outside entities, the public, etc. without prior approval of USBP Supervisory Border Patrol Agent or Horse Patrol Instructor.
10.2. Contractor is responsible for their travel and/or that of their personnel to and from the facility.
11. SECURITY
11.1 There are no specific security classification level requirements associated with this procurement action. Information is deemed unclassified.
12. CHANGES TO THE SOW:
12.1. No changes to this SOW or cost increases shall be incurred without written prior approval of the
Contracting Officer (CO). Any changes or cost increases will not take effect until the CO executes a written modification. The CO is the only individual with authority to amend this contract.
13. POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs)
13.1. All contract questions and concerns shall be directed to the points of contact as designated below. The Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to amend this contract.
a. Program POC To Be Provided at Award
b. Contracting Officer
Benjamin Dorgan Pacific Operations Enforcement Branch Border Enforcement Contracting Division Office: (520) 407-2808 Email: benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov mailto:benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov
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