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STATEMENT OF WORK

Kenneling Services for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement Background The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) oversees the Canine Enforcement Program. As part of this program, there are multiple field locations that require kenneling services to house, care for, and feed canines assigned to the program. These animals are considered “Government Property”, and require care of the utmost quality.

Scope of Work The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, supervision, and facilities required to provide ongoing kenneling services for the following canine:

Specific Tasks

1. The contractor will provide a private kennel, with a minimum size of 4’ x 8’.

2. The canine will be fed twice daily by kennel personnel.

3. The kenneling facility shall have a quarantine area for unhealthy animals, and shall ensure unhealthy animals are not exposed to the canine.

4. The contractor will ensure the canine is not exposed to direct contact with the general public or other non-canine animals while kenneled.

5. The kennel shall be properly ventilated, with a minimum of 12 air exchanges per hour.

6. The contractor will provide 24 hour monitoring by staff certified to provide canine CPR and first aid.

7. Emergency care and/or transportation to an emergency veterinary clinic are the responsibility of the contractor. Immediate notification shall be provided to the canine enforcement handler, with a follow-up notification to the CO and COR.

8. The contractor will ensure only authorized personnel have access to the canine. Authorized personnel will be designated by the Contracting Officer (CO), or Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

9. The contractor is required to allow the canine enforcement handler access to the kenneling facility 24/7/365.

10. The temperature shall be maintained between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.

11. The contractor must provide grooming services OR an area where the canine enforcement officer can groom the canine.

12. The contractor’s facility must provide runs that are escape proof, have concrete floors, and good drainage with no puddles. Have a solid, impervious barrier preventing physical contact with other dogs to prevent cross-contamination.

13. Recreational areas must be Astro-turf, cement, or any other material that may be easily sterilized.

14. The facility must smell and appear clean. Food must be stored in a dry, clean place. Facility must be free of rodent droppings, and free of poison baits or toxic material accessible to animals. Facility must be cleaned and sanitized daily. Sanitizing agents must be approved.

15. The contractor will bathe the canine twice a month which would include: nail clipping, ear cleaning, and full bathing/brushing unless directed differently by Canine Officer. Kennel and surrounding areas will be treated to prevent infestation of fleas and ticks. Only a professional exterminator will treat kennels, canine break areas, and kennel runs infested with fleas or ticks.

16. The contractor will provide food and all supplies and equipment necessary to perform the services. This includes items such as stainless steel bowls and water pans, cleaning supplies and equipment, disinfectants, etc. The amount will be instructed by the Canine Officer. The kennel personnel will be responsible for feeding the working canine twice daily (on non-working days). The canine will be fed from the Nutramax product line or similar with an acceptable range for key nutritional factors as stated below:

Any change must be approved in advance by the CO, COR, canine enforcement officer, or other authorized personnel. Special rations for dietary or medical purposes must also be approved in advance as well. Food will be kept in different location than dog.

17. Exercise and Play Time: Supervised play yard access shall be provided when off duty. On days that the dog is not taken to work with her handler the facility will provide at a minimum three (3) supervised 15 minute morning/afternoon breaks. Also required is an evening bedtime potty/exercise break every evening. Contact with other canines is acceptable as long as they are social, healthy, and current on all vaccinations and flea and tick treatments.

18. Veterinary Services: In the event that a USFWS canine becomes ill or in the event of an emergency, the contractor shall contact the identified individuals in the following order: Designated Veterinarian, COTR, and Canine Supervisor. Contact information for the designated veterinarian will be provided upon award.

19. The contractor must provide a single parking spot for the Government, to be occupied by the canine enforcement officer’s personal vehicle during the day and by an official Government vehicle at night (or off duty hours).

Cleanliness/Sanitation Requirements In addition to housing the canine, the contractor will also be responsible for cleaning the kennel and maintaining it in a safe and sanitary condition. This is to include the following list:

The kitchen or food preparation area:

· Keep as clean as possible.

· Wash hands before preparing food.

· Clean utensils immediately after preparing food.

· If canned foods are being fed for a special diet, clean the can opener after each use.

· Maintain disinfectant procedures in the food preparation area.

Stools are a common source of infection:

· Remove from the runs as often as necessary.

· The method of disposing of stools depends on local conditions and the type of system present.

· If stools must be carried from the area in cans, the cans must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

In the kennels:

· Keep sanitary.

· Maintain in a good state of repair.

· Clean runs thoroughly on a daily basis.

· Disinfect periodically by using products suggested by your local veterinarian: Rocal®, Parvasol®, bleach (5.25 percent solution available chlorine).

CAUTION: Before using any disinfectant, check the label to ensure proper use for dog-related diseases and viruses.

Around the kennels:

· Keep free of refuse and garbage that could attract rats and insects.

· Use mosquito control measures in areas as needed (i.e., netting or other measures).

· Use disinfectants and their application by following the label requirements.

· Disinfectants suggested by PPQ’s VMO: Rocal®, Parvasol®, bleach (5.25 percent solution available chlorine).

Government Monitoring / Quality Assurance The COR will be appointed to monitor contractor performance and coordinate technical and administrative matters with the CO. The COR or technically qualified canine officer shall conduct a semi-annual review and provide a brief report to the CO after each review. The technically qualified canine officers for this requirement are:

Location The local FWS OLE office overseeing this canine is as follows:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 4600 Postmark Dr., Suite NB207 Anchorage, AK 99502

(907) 271-6198

The contractor must comply with all standards and regulations for animal housing as outlined in the Animal Welfare Act of 1966, as amended in 2013

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