IB08 Attachment 1 - PWS - Stray Animal Control Services.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

STRAY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

AT

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY

Base: 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026 OY1: 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 OY2: 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2028 OY3: 1 November 2028 to 31 October 2029 OY4: 1 November 2029 to 31 October 2030

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide stray dog and cat control services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Stray Dog and Cat services have not been performed as a contract on Fort Knox in the past. This contract is the first contract to provide stray dog and cat control services on Fort Knox.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide stray dog/cat control services at Fort Knox, Kentucky as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of this PWS.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide and perform services to include all personnel, management, equipment and transportation required for providing stray dog and cat control services.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within eight (8) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within one (1) working day.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of this PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day after the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: The Contractor may be required to perform services on U.S.

federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively. The recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ.

Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 The Contractor shall be required to perform services in accordance with response times listed in Part 5 of this PWS. The Contractor shall be available 24 hours per day / seven (7) days per week / 365 days per year to respond to stray animal capture service requests. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed on Fort Knox installation and at the Contractor’s facility.

1.5.6 Type of Contract: This will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price / Level of Effort contract. The prices in the Estimated Workload Table are the Firm-Fixed Price and the quantities performed are the Level of Effort.

The Contract Line Items (CLINS) listed in the contract are used for funding purposes only. The CLINS themselves are NOT the Firm Fixed price. The Contractor shall bill for each item, at the contracted Firm Fixed Price unit price, as each individual item is performed. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for actual work performed.

1.5.7 Method of Payment: Any Order given to the Contractor shall be invoiced in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for payments.

1.5.8 Reporting: The Contractor shall submit an initial report to the KO and COR upon each stray dog and cat captured. The report shall include date and time of call, date and time of response capture of the dog/cat, photo of the dog/cat, size of the dog/cat (small, medium, large), weight of the dog/cat, color, type of breed, sex, temperament of the dog/cat (mild/aggressive), chip information (if applicable). The report shall be submitted by next business day after capture. The Contractor shall submit a final report to the KO and COR after a seven (7) day holding period (60 days if dog/cat had to be quarantined.) The final Report shall include same information as initial report as well as all documented attempts to find owner, any medical attention required for dog/cat, any other pertinent information about the dog/cat’s well-being, and the final outcome of the dog/cat (i.e. re-home or euthanize and proper disposal of carcass). B001

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: The Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Animal Control Officer (ACO). The Contractor shall provide an Animal Control Officer (ACO) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate ACO, who shall act for the Contractor when the ACO is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than no later than five (5) days after contract award or during the post-award meeting. (Acceptance of the CV by the Contracting Officer is required before these individuals are permitted to perform any task on this contract.) The ACO and Alternate ACO shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The ACO or Alternate ACO shall be available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week / 365 days per year to respond to stray animal capture service. B002

1.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27- 715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees with an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the Contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee.

1.11 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.12 Safety and Accident Prevention: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.12.1 The Contractor shall contact Range Division at 502-624-3203 or 2125 before entering and when exiting any range areas to perform work. The Contractor is required to any new personnel working in the range complex to attend the UXO training provided by Range Control.

1.12.2 The Contractor shall comply with Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Manual EM 385-1-1, Fort Knox Regulation 420-1 Fire Prevention & Protection, OSHA http://www.osha.gov/, and all pertinent provisions of the publication 29 CFR 1910. The Contractor shall submit to the KO and COR for forwarding to the Installation Safety Office a written Safety Accident Prevention Plan NLT 15 calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall base the plan on Contractor's risk assessment of the work to be performed, including job hazard analysis specific to the work. B003

1.12.3 The Contractor shall maintain records of accidents and shall report to the KO, http://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ http://www.osha.gov/

COR and Installation Safety Office any accident resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or property damage within 8 hours of each occurrence while performing services under this contract. Provide accident information to the Installation Safety office at 502-624-3381. B004

1.14 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.14.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or seven (7) calendar days after employment of new personnel. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within seven (7) calendar days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after completion of the training. B005

1.14.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after completion of the training. B006

1.14.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within seven (7) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within seven (7) https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html calendar days after the contract is awarded and within seven (7) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after completion of the training.

Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.a spx B007

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Adoption – means the transfer of a stray or surrendered animal to a new owner.

Animal Control Officer – means the Contractor personnel able to capture and handle stray animals.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

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Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Feral – means existing in a wild or uncultivated state, especially after being domestic or cultivated.

Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government.

Government property includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Humane capture – means the capture of stray dogs in a manner that minimizes stress and trauma to the animal and ensures a safe outcome utilizing methods that prioritize the safety and well-being of both the animal and personnel. Capture techniques shall emphasize non-aggressive approaches, minimizing stress and the potential for injury.

This includes the use of appropriate tools such as loop snares, catch poles with padded nooses, or strategic food lures, and shall be conducted by personnel trained in animal handling, canine behavior, and safe equipment operation. This entails avoiding prolonged pursuit or coercive tactics.

Humane care - means animal care encompassing provisions for basic needs, a safe and sanitary environment, and freedom from abuse. This includes, but is not limited to, providing daily access to nutritious food and potable water, maintaining clean and sanitary living areas free of accumulated waste and debris, and providing necessary care to prevent suffering and maintain animal health. This includes ensuring animals are protected from harm, prohibiting any acts of abuse, including beating, cruel ill-treatment, torment, or overworking. Animals are not allowed to be permanently maintained outside and must have regular access to indoor, temperature-controlled shelter.

Humane euthanasia – means the act of putting a dog or cat to death in a manner that is painless and stress-free in accordance with American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. The technique employed should result in rapid loss of consciousness followed by cardiac or respiratory arrest and, ultimately, a loss of brain function. In addition, animal handling and euthanasia should minimize distress experienced by the animal prior to loss of consciousness.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Stray Dog/Cat – means an uncontrolled dog or cat, which is homeless, ownerless, or is a privately owned dog/cat allowed to roam without restriction.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

ACO Animal Control Officer ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CV Curriculum Vitae DA Department of the Army DES Directorate of Emergency Services DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DoD Department of Defense DPW Directorate of Public Works FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government Furnished Property IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office IACS Installation Access Control System ID Identification KO Contracting Officer OPSEC Operation Security PBSC Performance-Based Service Contracting PII Personally Identifiable Information POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity TE Technical Exhibit USAG United States Army Garrison

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: The Government will not be providing any services to support this contract. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will not provide any facilities to support this contract.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will not provide any utilities to support this contract.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will not provide any Government Furnished Equipment to support this contract.

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: The Contractor is responsible for providing all Tools and testing equipment for support of the contract.

3.6 Materials: Website for Fort Knox Environmental Handbook

https://home.army.mil/knox/application/files/7717/0748/8373/FKEMDHB24.pdf

3.7 Training: All training is noted in Section 1 above.

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): None expected for this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, dog/cat food, dog/cat housing, veterinarian services, supplies, and vehicles required for the performance of this contract, except those identified as Government furnished in Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Vehicles and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of vehicles to perform the services required in this contract. Contractor vehicles shall have the Contractor’s name neatly exhibited on each side of the cab. The sign shall be readable from fifty feet, with lettering a minimum of two inches in height. Contractor vehicles shall meet all applicable standards established by the Federal Government.

These standards are referenced in Title 40 CFR 243 and include, but are not limited to, Motor Carriers Safety Standards (40 CFR 390-396) and Noise Emission Standards for Motor Carriers in Interstate Commerce (40 CFR 202) and Federal Motor Vehicle Standards (40 CFR 500-580) and shall comply with all federal, state, and local air pollution standards and regulations. Contractor vehicles shall be clean and be without offensive odors. The KO or COR may inspect vehicles at any time and direct removal of any unsafe or objectionable vehicle from the installation.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall on “request for services” proceed to the specified area on the Fort Knox cantonment area which includes all housing areas. The Contractor shall impound all stray roaming dogs observed as dispatched. The Contractor shall transport all live captured stray roaming dogs/cats off the Fort Knox https://home.army.mil/knox/application/files/7717/0748/8373/FKEMDHB24.pdf

Installation and to the Contractor’s Facility. Personnel who are directly involved in capturing and impounding stray roaming dogs/cats will maintain communications with the Fort Knox Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) via cellular telephone. The Contractor will not be responsible for removing and/or disposing of dead dogs found on Fort Knox.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall be dispatched on a “request for service” on Fort Knox by the Fort Knox Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Integrated 911 Center when a stray dog/cat control issues arise. The Contractor shall be available to receive and respond to “request for service” 24 hours per day, seven (7) days a week to include weekends and holidays.

5.2 Stray Dogs/Cats:

5.2.1 During a request for service, the Contractor shall impound, in a humane manner, all stray roaming dogs and transport them to the Contractor’s facility off the Fort Knox Installation.

5.2.2 The Contractor shall receive telephonic calls from the Fort Knox 911 center to impound stray roaming dogs that have been observed or reported as a stray dog. The Contractor shall proceed to the specified location according to the call priority standards stated in this PWS. All stray dogs captured will be taken to the Contractor’s Facility off the Fort Knox Installation for the purpose of sheltering animals.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall provide and designate an Animal Control Officer (ACO) and Alternate ACO as specified in Part 1. The ACO, upon receiving any animal for impoundment, shall record the date and time of call, date and time of response capture of the dog/cat, photo of the dog/cat, size of the dog/cat (small, medium, large), weight of the dog/cat, color, type of breed, sex, temperament of the dog/cat (mild/aggressive), chip information (if applicable). If the animal is microchipped or if the owner is known, the ACO shall enter the name and address of the owner or the microchip number on the impoundment records. If the animal is microchipped and the owner is unknown, the ACO shall telephone the appropriate microchip company. If the owner is identified, the ACO shall contact the owner. If attempting to telephone the owner is unsuccessful, the ACO will notify the COR. The Contractor shall also contact KNOX HILLS (Fort Knox Privatized Housing Contractor) for them to put a picture and information on their social media page in order to find the rightful owner of dog. The Contractor will be given point of contact for Knox Hills after contract award.

5.2.4 The Contractor shall humanely care for all animals that come into their possession under this contract. The Contractor shall house and feed all animals picked up from the Fort Knox installation for seven (7) days, unless the animal requires quarantine due to biting incident. Quarantine will be for a total of 60 days. Unless the animal is reclaimed within seven (7) days after entering the animal control facility, Sundays and Federal holidays excluded, the animal may be adopted or humanely disposed of by the

Contractor. Attempts to contact the owner will be recorded on the impoundment record and a copy provided to the COR.

5.2.5 Dogs or cats that are reclaimed and reside on Fort Knox property must meet the conditions of the requirements below before returning to on-post housing. This shall be accomplished at the owner’s expense.

*Requirements for dogs: microchip; confirm up-to-date rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and canine parvovirus, and Bordetella Brochiseptica; heartworm test annually, taking current heartworm preventative; annual fecal exam for intestinal parasites. All costs associated with these requirements are borne by the owner before release of animal.

*Requirements for cats: microchip; confirm up-to-date rabies, viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia (FVRCP) vaccines; outdoor cats are up to date on feline leukemia (FeLV) vaccine; annual exam for intestinal parasites. All costs associated with these requirements are borne by the owner before release of animal.

5.2.6 Any dog or cat that comes into possession of the Contractor that is seriously injured, sick, or exhibiting symptoms of contagious disease shall be humanely euthanized by Contractor personnel without waiting for the seven (7) day expiration period provided. However, before such a sick, diseased, or injured animal is euthanized, Contractor personnel will contact the animal’s owner, if known, to determine the disposition of such animal. In the case of infectious or contagious diseases, the COR shall be notified. If the owner indicates that the animal will be reclaimed but fails to reclaim the animal within seven (7) days of such notification, or if the owner of such animal is not known, the sick, diseased, or injured animal shall be euthanized by the Contractor. The Contractor shall keep a record of such animal, to include the breed, color, and sex of the animal, the date and time the animal came into possession, the type of injury, disease, or sickness of the animal, the date the animal was euthanized, and any other information relevant to the health, condition, and description of such animal. The Contractor will provide consultation to Fort Knox DES as needed for animal abuse and neglect cases. If, in the course of investigating, apprehending, or otherwise taking custody of a potentially dangerous domestic dog/cat in which there is a reasonable suspicion to believe is potentially dangerous, such as dog/cat is not securely restrained, or an ACO or military law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the animal poses an immediate threat of serious physical injury or death to any person or other domestic animal, said ACO shall notify military law enforcement to render such dangerous dog/cat immobile by means of deadly force to humanely dispose of the dangerous dog/cat.

5.2.7 Upon being notified of an area being frequented by stray domestic animals, the Contractor, after exhausting all available capture measures and methods except trapping, shall coordinate with Fort Knox DES and Directorate of Public Works (DPW) to place traps that are specifically designed for the humane capture of Stray Roaming Dogs/Cats. The ACO shall check all traps at least twice per day to ensure that no trapped animal is subject to extreme weather conditions, lack of food/water, or any adverse conditions that could cause harm or injury to the trapped animal. The ACO shall be responsible for restocking the trap with fresh food. Wild animals that are captured in traps shall be released in the wild and/or disposed of in a humane manner.

5.2.8 Stray Cats shall only be picked up from the Fort Knox veterinary office, BLDG 1006, as requested. The Contractor shall not be required to capture stray roaming cats.

5.3 Quarantine Procedures/Animals Involved in Bites: The Contractor shall transport all live captured stray roaming dogs off the Fort Knox Installation and to the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall feed and house animals for 60 days that are required to be quarantined.

5.4 Call Priority: The Contractor shall respond and be onsite to capture stray dogs within one (1) hour of call. The Contractor shall respond within the Fort Knox Cantonment Area including Family Housing Areas.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are applicable to this requirement and the Contractor shall adhere to the most current versions.

6.1 Installation Access Control (AE Reg 190-16)

6.2 The Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

6.3 Contractor Identification (AE Reg 27-715)

6.4 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

(EM 385-1-1)

6.5 OSHA 2206, General Industry Safety and Health Standards (29 PT 1910)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Technical Exhibit C - Estimated Workload Data

7.4 Technical Exhibit D – Garrison Policy Memo No. 3- Fort Knox Pet Control

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

STANDARD PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

ACCEPTABLE

QUALITY

LEVELS (AQLs)

Incentive / Disincentive

PRS#1 - PWS

paragraph 5.4 Response Time for request of service

The Contractor shall respond to “request for service” within one (1) hour.

95% Compliance

Results will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of Contractor performance.

PRS#2 - PWS

paragraph 1.5.5 Reporting - Initial

The Contractor shall submit an initial report to the KO and COR upon each stray dog/cat captured. Report shall include date/time of call, date/time of response capture of dog/cat, photo of dog/cat, size of dog/cat (small, medium, large), weight of dog/cat, color, type of breed, sex, nature of dog/cat (mild/aggressive), chip information (if applicable). Report shall be submitted by next business day after capture.

100% Compliance Results will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of Contractor performance.

PRS#3 - PWS

paragraph 1.5.5 Reporting – Final

The Contractor shall submit a final report to the KO and COR after seven (7) days holding period (60 days if dog/cat had to be quarantined.) Final Report shall include same information as

100% Compliance Results will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of Contractor performance.

initial report plus documented attempts to find owner, any medical attention required for dog/cat, any other pertinent information about the dog/cat’s well-being, and the final outcome of the dog/cat (re-home, or euthanize and proper disposal of carcass).

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

DELIVERABLE Paragraph Description Frequency Distribution

B001 1.5.5 Reporting - Initial

NLT Next Working Day After Capture of Dog/cat

KO AND COR

B001 1.5.5 Reporting - Final

NLT Next Working Day After Final Disposal of Dog/cat

KO AND

COR

B002 1.9

Designation of Animal Control Officer (ACO) and Alternate ACO with Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each person

Intially within 5 days of Contract Award and Upon Change

KO AND COR

B003 1.12.2 Safety Accident Prevention Plan

Intially within 15 days of Contract Award and Upon Change

KO AND COR

B004 1.12.3 Reporting of Accidents Within 8 hours of accident

KO AND COR

B005 1.14.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training

Intially within 30 days of Contract Award. Seven

(7) days after start of new empolyee

KO AND COR

DELIVERABLE Paragraph Description Frequency Distribution

B006 1.14.2 OPSEC Training

Intially within 30 days of Contract Award. Seven

(7) days after start of new empolyee

KO AND COR

B007 1.14.3 iWATCH Training

Intially within 30 days of Contract Award. Seven

(7) days after start of new empolyee

KO AND COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT C

ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

Base Year: 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026

ITEM NAME ESTIMATED QUANTITY

1 Capture stray dog 0-50 EACH

2 House and feed stray dog for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-50 EACH

3 Humanely euthanize stray dog if not rehomed

0-50 EACH

4 Pick up cat from the veterinary office 0-70 EACH

5 House and feed cat for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-70 EACH

6 Humanely euthanize stray cat if not rehomed

0-70 EACH

Option Year 1: 1 November 2026 – 31 October 2027

1 Capture stray dog 0-50 EACH

2 House and feed stray dog for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-50 EACH

3 Humanely euthanize stray dog if not rehomed

0-50 EACH

4 Pick up cat from the veterinary office 0-70 EACH

5 House and feed cat for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-70 EACH

6 Humanely euthanize stray cat if not

Option Year 2: 1 November 2027 – 31 October 2028

1 Capture stray dog 0-50 EACH

2 House and feed stray dog for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-50 EACH

3 Humanely euthanize stray dog if not rehomed

0-50 EACH

4 Pick up cat from the veterinary office 0-70 EACH

5 House and feed cat for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-70 EACH

6 Humanely euthanize stray cat if not

Option Year 3: 1 November 2028 – 31 October 2029

1 Capture stray dog 0-50 EACH

2 House and feed stray dog for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-50 EACH

3 Humanely euthanize stray dog if not rehomed

0-50 EACH

4 Pick up cat from the veterinary office 0-70 EACH

5 House and feed cat for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-70 EACH

6 Humanely euthanize stray cat if not

Option Year 4: 1 November 2029 – 31 October 2030

1 Capture stray dog 0-50 EACH

2 House and feed stray dog for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-50 EACH

3 Humanely euthanize stray dog if not rehomed

0-50 EACH

4 Pick up cat from the veterinary office 0-70 EACH

5 House and feed cat for seven (7) days unless quarantined, then 60 days.

0-70 EACH

6 Humanely euthanize stray cat if not

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT D

Garrison Policy Memo No. 3- Fort Knox Pet Control