Vet_Services_SOW.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

Veterinary Services I. Purpose:

This Blanket Purchase Agreement contract provides for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to obtain veterinary services for CBP canines.

II. Background:

CBP currently requires regular and reoccurring veterinary care for its US Government-owned detector dogs stationed in and around El Paso, Texas. These CBP canines are required to receive routine vaccinations and physical exams, as well as receive other necessary veterinary treatment and emergency medical services. Continuity and quality of service and consistent veterinary care for the individual CBP canines is of utmost importance.

The number of canines to be served is 100. This number may fluctuate with canine assignments.

III. Description of Work:

The Contractor agrees to:

Provide routine veterinary services to CBP canines including but not limited to annual physical exams, standard physical exam blood work, vaccinations, radiographs, and dental hygiene. The guidelines for routine health care will be set forth by CBP in the Canine Enforcement Program Handbook. The Veterinary may modify the protocols as needed based on his/her professional judgment with approval from a CBP designated official.

Routine annual physical exams shall consist of:

· Complete physical exam

· Core vaccines – rabies, distemper

· Non-core vaccines – bordetella, giardia

· Fecal float for intestinal parasites

· Heartworm test

· Urinalysis

· Blood chemistry (CBC/Chemistry) and tick titer

· Pelvic hip radiographs biannually

· ECG if the dog is over 8 years old

· Thyroid panel if the dog is over 8 years old

Routine dental cleaning shall consist of:

· IV catheterization and fluids

· Routine dental prophylaxis cleaning

· Dental x-rays as deemed necessary by the Veterinarian The contractor will provide non-routine veterinary services (“Sick Call”) to CBP canines as necessary. Such services will be supplied on an outpatient basis. Conditions requiring hospitalization of CBP canines may be approved if necessary. CBP may opt to seek veterinary treatment, counsel and advice from another veterinary clinic when deemed necessary and appropriate.

The contractor will provide licensed veterinarians and trained support staff to render care.

The contractor will provide necessary medical equipment, supplies, biologicals, drugs and medications, and veterinary medical facilities.

The contractor will document veterinary services on the CBP detector dog’s existing medical records and create and/or maintain these records as needed.

The contractor will provide invoices for all supplies and services rendered.

The contractor will provide sanitary/safety inspection of CBP owned kennel facilities on an annual basis.

The contractor will act as the staff veterinarian for CBP in the El Paso area and outer ports to include the following:

· Presidio Port of Entry

· Tornillo/Guadalupe and Fort Hancock Ports of Entry

· El Paso Ports of Entry

· Santa Teresa Port of Entry

· Columbus Port of Entry The contractor will consult with the CBP Canine Advisor (or designated CBP supervisor) before euthanizing CBP canines or referring them to another veterinary practitioner.

The US Customs and Border Protection agrees to:

CBP will provide transportation for CBP canines to the contractor’s facility.

CBP canines will be segregated from other animals while in the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) to the maximum extent possible.

CPB canines that require veterinary attention will be muzzled upon entering and exiting the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF). The muzzle will not be removed unless authorization is granted by the veterinarian or staff.

CBP will provide handlers to accompany and control CBP canines at all times while at the contractor’s facility unless otherwise agreed to by both parties.

Whenever possible, CBP will call the contractor in advance for an appointment before bringing CBP canines to the contractor’s facility.

CBP will reimburse the contractor for supplies, drugs and medications and services rendered.

IV. Period of Agreement:

The term of this agreement shall be from the date of order for one year with 4 annual option years for a maximum of 5 years.

V. Billing Instructions:

The Receiving Agency will make payment by electronic funds transfer. Invoices will be submitted electronically weekly through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) and also electronically to dennis.j.deleski@cbp.dhs.gov. Ensure Delivery Order is indicated on invoice.

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