SOW-HorseManureRemovalServices-NCHPU_20250421132744.055_X.doc

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Border Patrol – Del Rio Sector

Statement of Work

Northern Corridor Horse Patrol Unit Located at Del Rio Station

Horse Manure Removal Service

February 10, 2025

1.0 Introduction

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U. S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) in securing horse manure removal and disposal services for the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), Del Rio Sector (DRT), Northern Corridor Horse Patrol Unit (NC HPU) located at Del Rio Station (DRS).

A. Background

The USBP needs horse manure removal and disposal services for the NC HPU. The removal and disposal of manure will ensure the health of the horse patrol herd as well as improve the efficiency of the service by not requiring horse patrol agents to haul and dispose of the manure themselves thereby freeing up agents to patrol the border.

B. Scope The contractor will provide a steel dumpster with a cover to be placed at the specified locations. This steel dumpster will be used by agents assigned to the HPU to properly dispose of manure accumulated from the herd of horses assigned to the NC HPU. This is a daily requirement to maintain the health of the herd and the cleanliness of the horse patrol facility. The Contractor will pick up the horse manure from the waste dumpster as described in Table 1.

2.0 General Requirements

It is the intent of this SOW to set standards of performance and to define the activities necessary for manure removal and disposal services.

Table 1-Site listing for Manure Removal

Del Rio Station 2300 Hwy 90 East

Del Rio TX 78840

· 2.1 Table 1 shows current size of container and frequency of pickup. Container size, style, and frequency may change as needs of the Del Rio HPU change. New locations may be added.

3.0 Contract Type

This shall be a Firm Fixed Price contract.

4.0 Deliverables

For the contractor to be determined technically acceptable, the service proposed must meet all specifications listed below:

4.1 Minimum requirements:

· 4.1 Scheduling services will be carefully coordinated with designated CBP Official to insure on site access and to allow for minimal disruption to ongoing activities.

· 4.2 The Contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment, permits, insurance, and personnel, to perform this work.

· 4.3 The Contractor will pick up the horse manure as described on Table 1 on the day indicated by the CBP Official at the pick-up location.

· 4.4 If circumstances prevent a pickup service from being made, contractor will notify affected Point of Contacts (POCs) as soon as possible to arrange for an alternate pickup day.

4.5 The contractor will not enter any area to which access is restricted, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

· 4.6 Contractor will provide proof of insurance and all required permits to the Contract Specialist. These documents will be placed in the contract file. Proof of insurance shall also be provided for all subcontractors performing duties under this contract.

5.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be one 12-month base year period from the date of award with two 12-month option periods.

Base: 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026

Option 1: 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2027

Option 2: 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2028

6.0 Billing/Invoicing

The Contractor shall invoice CBP in accordance with CBP invoicing clause, “Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jan 2016). The contractor shall provide electronic invoices through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP), www.ipp.gov, and must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov IPP Approver: Jake G. Gurley, email: jake.g.gurley@cbp.dhs.gov

The Contract shall provide two copies of invoices for certification to:

Jake Gurley

CBP, Office of Border Patrol 2401 Dodson Avenue, Del Rio, TX 78840-8004

(830) 703-6672 jake.g.gurley@cbp.dhs.gov DRT Finance Department USBP Del Rio Sector 2401 Dodson Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840-8004

(830) 778-7991

DRT-FINANCEDISTRO@cbp.dhs.gov

7.0 Point of Contact (POC)

· 7.1 All contract questions and concerns shall be directed to the POC as designated below. The Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to amend this contract.

· Sector Horse Patrol POC:

Jake G. Gurley, CBP, Office of Border Patrol

2401 Dodson Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840-8004

(830) 703-6672

Jake.g.gurley@cbp.dhs.gov

· Contracting Officer: TBD Notice: No changes to this SOW or alter the order amount or terms and conditions shall be incurred without prior written approval of the

Contracting Officer as coordinated by the COR. Any changes to the contract will only be through the execution of a written modification based upon the needs and requirements of the services being provided.

8.0 Disclosure Information

· 8.1 Information made available to the contractor by the Government, or its customers shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

· 8.2 In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of Government records.

· 8.3 The contractor will adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.