Combined SS K9 Kenneling Chicago 2025.pdf

(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(2) The solicitation number is 812910 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910 with a small business size standard of 9.0M.

(3) This procurement shall be a small business set aside. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. Location shall be Chicago, IL.

(4) The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is determined the lowest priced technically acceptable. Technically acceptable can include but is not limited to price, past performance, and technical capability. Contractor shall be in the business called for in the solicitation in order to be considered for award.

(5) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN. intends to award a BPA for the procurement of Kenneling Services on behalf of the CBP Port of Chicago, Rosemont IL. The kenneling services shall be required 24hours per day, 7 days per week. Distance to facility shall not exceed 37 miles from the Area Port of Chicago, IL. located at 5600 Pearl Street, Rosemont IL. 60018.

All requirements can be found in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor’s facility shall meet the requirements of the SOW unless otherwise specified in the BPA award, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC).

It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK.

Contractors shall submit along with pricing their technical capability to meet the requirements of the SOW as well as all certifications.

All quotations shall include:

A. Tax Identification Number (TIN) B. Unique Entity Identifier # (UEI) C. Contactor Name D. Contactor Email Address E. Contactor Phone Number

F. Complete Business Mailing Address

Awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Award cannot be made to a vendor without being registered in SAM.

(6) The DHS, Customs and Border Protection require the following line items based on the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK:

1. Base Year: Dec 26, 2025 – Dec 25, 2026

2. Option Year 1: Dec 26, 2026 - Dec 25, 2027

3. Option Year 2: Dec 26, 2027 - Dec 25, 2028

4. Option Year 3: Dec 26 , 2028 - Dec 25, 2029

5. Option Year 4: Dec 26, 2029 - Dec 25, 2030

(7) Contractors shall submit a quote for each of the above stated line items with each line item priced individually. Quote shall be broken out to show monthly cost per K9.

Pricing shall be all inclusive of SOW requirements to include food. Quotes must be emailed to David Banks at david.m.banks@dhs.gov and include vendor name on the subject line.

Note: BPA Period of performance will be for 60 months, and option year pricing will initiate per dates indicated above or as stated in the BPA award.

All questions shall be submitted by 3:00PM, 12/03/2024. Questions will not be accepted beyond this date.

(8) CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

Communications pertaining to the contract administration will be addressed to the Contracting Officer. No changes to the statement of work are authorized without a written modification to the contract executed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer can change or modify the contract terms or take any other action, which obligates the Government. No changes to the statement of work, contract terms, or conditions are authorized without a written modification to the contract executed by the Contracting Officer.

(10) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:david.m.banks@dhs.gov

(a) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.

(b) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete the Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) when registering at www.sam.gov.

(c) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.

(d) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and the following selected clauses in paragraph

(b) & (c); 52.203-13, 53.204-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222- 35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52,223-18, 52.232-33, 52.239-1, 52.222-41, & 52.222-43.

(e) The following additional FAR, HSAR and other Clauses / Provisions apply to this procurement: 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements; 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-25, 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract; 52.219-28 Post- Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act;

52.224-3 Privacy Training, Alternate 1 (Deviation); 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds;

52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year; 52.233-1 Disputes;

52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim; 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference;

3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access & 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer Representative; 3052.212-70 Contract Terms & Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items part (b) clauses – 3052.204-71, 3052.205-70, 3052.228-70, 3052.242-72 & 3052.247-72; Special Security Requirements Contractor Pre-Screening; Safeguarding of Sensitive

(f) Invoicing procedures on contract awards - ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (JAN

2016)

Beginning April 11, 2016, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Payment terms for existing contracts and orders awarded prior to April 11, 2016 remain the same. The Contractor must use IPP for contracts and orders awarded April 11, 2016 or later, and must use the non-IPP invoicing process for those contracts and orders awarded prior to April 11, 2016.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation http://www.sam.gov/ and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

The IPP was designed and developed for Contractors to enroll, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer.

(11) Full Text of referenced FAR & HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opo_hsar_jun_2006.pdf https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opo_hsar_jun_2006.pdf

(e) The following additional FAR, HSAR and other Clauses / Provisions apply to this procurement: 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements; ...