Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work,_Horse_Boarding.pdf

Statement of Work U.S. Customs and Border Protection

OBP – Spokane Sector – Eureka Station Horse Boarding Facility

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1. BACKGROUND

The U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Eureka Station, has a continuing need to board three, no more than four, agency owned horses. This service will allow our agents to adequately house and access our horses to more effectively complete CBP’s mission.

2. SCOPE

The purpose of this procurement is to secure a horse boarding facility that will effectively support the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for three horses.

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Vendor location must be within 15 miles of The Eureka Border Patrol Station, and East of Lake Koocanusa.

• 7695 Airport Rd.

Eureka, MT 59917

3.2 Feed/Water

• Grain/Bran feeding will be provided and fed at the direction of the Border Patrol wrangler. Vendor will not have to supply any grains.

• Feeding of high quality alfalfa/grass hay mix; a minimum of twice per day – no all alfalfa hay. Hay must be mold and cheat grass free. All hay must be available for inspection at the boarding location and must be approved for use by the primary wrangler to ensure suitability and quality. The wrangler and the contractor will work out the feeding and hay type.

• Feedings: (Needed adjustments of feeding/watering will be at the discretion of the Border Patrol primary station wrangler)

• Ample amount of water available to each horse 24 hours a day, refreshed daily, protected from freezing in cold weather.

3.3 Stalls, Shelters, and Corrals - Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet BLM requirements as dictated by the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1974. If horses have been under Border Patrol operational use for at least 12 months, this requirement may be modified, at the discretion of the primary wrangler.

• Minimum of 5' tall fencing of acceptable material.

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SOW – Horse Boarding Eureka Station Page 2 of 5 o Fence Materials: round pipe, pole, wooden plank: Small mesh (2" X

4" or smaller) woven wire fencing with two (2) sight boards - one on top and one in the middle is acceptable.

o NO BARBED wire, barbless electric wire, or straight wire fencing is allowed. ALL fencing must be approved by the primary wrangler.

• Stall/Corral: 2 Options o Option 1:

Stall/Corral size per animal is 400 sq. ft. or greater (i.e. 20' X

20', 15 x 27, 10'X40'); No Turn Out Required

Or, o Option 2:

If the Stall/Corral is less than 400 sq. ft. then the horses must be turned out at least once a day. Stall may not be smaller than 144 sq. ft.

• Border Patrol horses will not be turned out with other horses at the facility. Border Patrol horses must be segregated.

• Shelter- must be at least 2-sided (with protection to block the prevailing winds) with a solid rigid roof. Tarps are not acceptable.

• NO BARBED wire, barbless electric wire, or straight wire fencing is allowed.

ALL fencing must be approved by the primary wrangler.

• Stalls and corrals will be kept clean and will be mucked on a daily basis. Horses must have access to a dry area in the stall area at all times. Minimum of 1" dry and clean bedding materials at all times. Stalls and corral conditions will be assessed by the primary wrangler on a regular basis. If stalls and corral conditions are found to be unacceptable, the vendor will be notified and appropriate accommodations shall be provided within 48 hours.

• Stall turn-out area: Will be well drained. There will be no more than 50% of the area with any standing water. No objects, not required for daily horse maintenance, will be stored in this area.

3.4 Mandatory Facility Requirements

• Vendor to clear Local and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check (to be initiated by local Patrol Agent in Charge) o If Chosen, at a later date the potential awardee must provide:

Full Name

DOB

Driver’s License Number

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SSN

• Available Arena for working and training horses. Area will be covered and will be free of obstructions when required by the Border Patrol. This arena will not be used as storage or work area for other purposes. Border Patrol will coordinate at least 48 hours in advance with the vendor for use of this arena.

• Access to horses and all areas must be available 24/7/365.

• Must have suitable area to park two Border Patrol horse trailers for extended periods.

• Must have "drive in/drive out” access to stall area; no backing required for daily operations.

• Must have a separate secure location to store tack and associated horse gear.

Room must have the capability of being locked, or have a padlock placed on the door.

• Must have a separate secured area for other Border Patrol specific feed. This is for feed other than standard required hay.

• Must have a suitable area to erect a 50 foot diameter round pen (provided by the Border Patrol) and establish a hitching rail no less than 20 feet and no more than 60 feet from the round pen area (hitching rail to be installed by vendor)

• Suitable covered area (concrete flooring preferred) to be used by a contract farrier

(paid for by Border Patrol) for shoeing of Border Patrol horses. Minimum 100 sq.

ft.

• Vendor must demonstrate the ability to remove snow as needed and maintain any private roads required for use by Border Patrol personnel utilizing four wheel drive vehicles pulling a 24 foot horse trailer. All snow removal must be accomplished by 7:00 AM on each day following significant (more than three inches) snowfall.

4. MEDICAL / VETERINARY SERVICES:

• Veterinarian services will not be a consideration for pricing for this contract

• Vendor must be willing and able to administer medications/provide minor, ongoing medical treatment, as required, at the direction of a veterinarian and/or the primary wrangler as would be normal for horse owners.

• The Border Patrol will not be required to participate in any other services offered by the vendor.

• Border Patrol will maintain adequate immunizations, medical tests, shoeing, etc., at their expense.

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5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE EVALUTED:

• Location of the facility proximate to the Eureka Station.

• Security of the facility/horses and government equipment.

• Tack room

• Road conditions.

• Prior Experience

• Pasture area.

• Overall condition and maintenance of horse area, and tack room.

• Lock ability of the separate area for Border Patrol specific feed.

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION:

• Tack, grooming supplies, saddles, and misc. vet supplies for boarded horses

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 (Base year)

April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 (Option Year 1) April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 (Option Year 2) April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 (Option Year 3) April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 (Option Year 4)

8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

8.1 Changes to the SOW

• No changes to this SOW or cost increases shall be incurred without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

8.2 Travel

• Travel is not required to support the tasks identified in the SOW.

8.3 Point of Contact

• All contract questions and concerns shall be directed to the point of contact as designated below. The Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to amend this contract.

9. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Program Coordinator

TBD at time of award

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Mission Support

TBD at time of award

Local Point of Contact (PoC)

Agent Tobe Determined, Spokane Sector Border Patrol Eureka Station Phone: TBD Fax: TBD Email: TBD

Contract Specialist (CS)

Matthew P. Redman Border Enforcement Contracting Division – Pacific Branch Tucson, AZ Phone: 520-407-2814 Fax: 520-407-2810 Email: Matthew.P.Redman@CBP.DHS.Gov

Contracting Officer (CO)

Kirk Hunt Border Enforcement Contracting Division – Pacific Branch Tucson, AZ Phone: 520-407-2811 Fax: 520-407-2810 Email: Kirk.W.Hunt@CBP.DHS.Gov mailto:Matthew.P.Redman@CBP.DHS.Gov mailto:Matthew.P.Redman@CBP.DHS.Gov

5. Additional REQUIREMENTS to be evaluted: