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STATEMENT OF WORK

Veterinary Services

1. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this procurement is to secure veterinary services that will most effectively support the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Canine Enforcement Program and the mission of CBP.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: As needed, the contractor(s) shall provide all of the labor, materials, supervision, and facilities necessary to satisfy the veterinary requirements of the Canine Enforcement Program, Customs & Border Protection at the location identified. The number of canines to be served is four (4). This number may fluctuate with canine assignments. The canines’ work address is:

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital

820 W. Springfield Road

Springfield, PA 19064

2.1 The contractor shall ensure that only authorized hospital personnel have access to CBP canines. Access to and contact with CBP canines by the general public and other animals including, but not limited to, privately kenneled animals is strictly prohibited at all times.

2.2 The contractor shall ensure that hospital personnel do not identify or point out to anyone the identity and location/runs of CBP canines. At any time, information about the CBP canines should not be disseminated to anyone, other than CBP Canine Enforcement Officers (CEO).

2.3 Contracting Technical Representative (COTR) will be appointed to monitor contractor performance and coordinate technical and administrative matters with the Contracting Officer. The COTR may conduct a semi-annual review and will provide a report to the Contracting Officer after each review. The COTR may conduct additional review. In those areas that do not have a COTR, a technically qualified canine officer should have oversight of the kennel contract. The technically qualified canine officer for this contract is:

Thomas J. Newsome

215 783-2291

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

3. SERVICES: The contractor shall provide basic care and veterinary services as needed to include, but not limited to: heartworm test, physical exams, immunizations, sick call diagnosis/treatment, radiology, grooming, dental care (including anesthesia), flea/tick treatment, surgery, laboratory services, necropsy and medical records administration. Non-routine services shall be provided as directed by the technically qualified canine officer.

3.1 Anesthesia: During all dental cleanings and general anesthesia, all canines will be intubated to protect the airway from debris or regurgitation.

3.2 Flea treatment: All CBP canines will be treated monthly with Frontline Plus to prevent fleas and ticks. In areas with high numbers of ticks, Frontline Plus can be applied as often as every 21 days. In addition, a Preventic collar may be useful in these areas.

4. RECORD KEEPING: The contractor will keep a record of all CBP canines served at the facility during each 30-day/monthly billing cycle.

5. INVOICE: The invoice clause is in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.247.28, Contractor’s Invoices. In addition to the requirements of the clause, you are required to submit an invoice to the COTR for approval at the end of each month. The following information should be included in each invoice:

Vendor name and address, purchase order number, invoice number, invoice date, period of service, and grand total of all items.