SINLEC16R0004-_BPA_CANINES-Revised.pdf

U.S Department of State (DOS)

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

SINLEC16R0004

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

INL Worldwide: Canines and Items

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SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS

Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items shall not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DOS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents shall be deemed releasable.

1.2 QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Offerors are warned against contacting any INL personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to award of the Contract resulting from this RFQ. If such a contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing vendors, the vendor making such a contact may be excluded from award consideration. Answers to inquiries/questions, if given, shall be provided in writing to all vendors being solicited.

No information concerning this RFQ shall be provided in response to telephone calls. All such requests must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist by email. Written questions relating to this RFQ shall be accepted through 12:00 P.M. (local Washington D.C. time) Monday, November 2, 2015. Any communications in reference to this RFQ shall cite the reference section title and page number, and directed to the following individual:

Name: Ms. Yenny Guillory Title: Contract Specialist E-mail: GuilloryYR@state.gov

1.3 NOTICE OF RFQ CLOSING DATE AND TIME

All offers shall be submitted to the designated Government Representative via e-mail or through Government Point of Entry FBO NLT 12:00 P.M. (local Washington D.C. time) on the following date: Monday November 17, 2015.

Name: Ms. Yenny Guillory Title: Contract Specialist E-mail: GuilloryYR@state.gov

Name: Mr. Anthony Pierce Title: Contracting Officer E-mail: PierceAL@state.gov

1.4 CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

The Department of State (DOS) encourages the use of subcontractors. In addition, the Department requires that any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest identified in the proposal to ensure proper firewalls established prior to award.

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1.5 MULTIPLE PROPOSALS/ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Contractors shall not submit, nor will the Government accept or evaluate, multiple proposals offering alternative solutions. Contractors shall not submit, nor will the Government accept or evaluate, multiple solutions within one proposal.

1.6 PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

Contractors shall agree, if the proposal is accepted within ninety (90) calendar days (unless a greater period is inserted by the contractor) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals, to furnish any or all of the requirements upon which prices are proposed at the price set opposite each item, performed and/or delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified.

1.7 SET-ASIDE

This acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside IAW and FAR Part 19.000(a) (3) ONLY qualified vendors under the categories: Set aside: Total Small Business

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SECTION 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 BACKGORUND

The US Department of State (DOS) through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs support two of the Department of States' strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of transnational crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to effectively meet the listed goals is to collaborate with allied governments both directly and indirectly to promote the modernization of and support the enforcement operations of their foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies.

The need for law and order - as well as justice and respect for human rights - is paramount in a world of growing transnational threats including terrorism, crime, porous borders, and violent internal conflict. Unfortunately, many nations around the world lack important resources for their police forces to counter these growing threats in a timely manner. This poses a major problem not only for those countries and regions, but also for the United States. Countries with weak or ineffective law enforcement can serve as transit points for narcotics and other contraband and threaten political instability. Tackling these challenges is paramount to U.S. national security. For these reasons, increasing the effective capacity of criminal justice systems around the world is among the most important U.S. national security and foreign policy goals.

DOS INL is mandated to pursue these goals by furnishing assistance to countries and international organizations for the control of narcotic drugs, controlled substances, and other anticrime purposes, including strengthening foreign police and criminal justice systems, countering the flow of illegal narcotics, and minimizing transnational crime. INL’s authorities are found in Chapter 8, Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), as amended. In furtherance of its counter narcotics and anticrime mandates, INL has assumed an increasing role in stabilizing post-conflict societies and strengthening democracies through the institutional development of criminal justice systems. To this end, INL has supplied K-9 canines, training and equipment to Mexico, Colombia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and numerous other nations over the years on an as-needed basis.

2.1.1 LOCATIONS

The canines will be for both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Each Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) Call will specify the location in which the dogs will be shipped to.

2.2 SCOPE

INL is headed by the Assistant Secretary that advises the President, Secretary of State, other bureaus in the Department of State, and other departments and agencies within the U.S. Government on the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

The purpose of this BPA is to provide canines of various types and levels to include items and training in support of our program offices worldwide. INL wishes the following items to be available for purchase and distribution as required: Canines in the required numbers trained in the needed specialties shall be ready for selections, testing and pick-up (or shipment) on a date that will be specified per each BPA

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Call. If applicable, INL personnel and Host Government K-9 instructors may travel to the contractor’s facility to test and select the canines.

2.3 ACQUISITION METHOD

The Government intends to award Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to the successful offerors pursuant to this RFQ. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by an offeror in submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ.

This solicitation is issued as 100 percent set aside Total Small Businesses. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this notice has been determined to be 112990. The Offeror shall provide canines and items to various offices in the US and other locations outside the US for the US Department of State's, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and INL sections at US Embassies or American Consulates worldwide.

FAR Part 12 Acquisition Commercial Items & FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Methods, under Subpart 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

2.4 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Offeror shall be responsible for providing canines, on an individual order basis, to INL offices in the US and designated embassies and consulates throughout the world. All canines shall meet the requirements contained on this solicitation and must provide prices as described on section 2 Pricing for all categories. All specifications shall be performed, in accordance with the orders issued on a Form OF- 347 or SF-1449 under this BPA.

When INL requests a proposal for a pending order, the Offeror shall submit in accordance with the SOW, pricing for each line item requested as well as all shipping costs or any other cost associated with the full delivery of the canines and items to the requesting end-user at the specified location.

The Offeror shall provide proposals on company letterhead for pending orders including all costs associated with each line item of the SOW.

2.4.1 CONUS/OCONUS PROPOSALS - unless otherwise specified in the Request for Quote (RFQ), proposals for this requirement must be submitted by the correlating unit of issue (e.g. firm-fixed price).

2.4.2 BPA CALL: ORDERING PROCEDURES

The maximum ordering limit for the base and option periods shall be not more than $6,500,000.00 U.S.

currency per BPA Call. If the Government’s requirement for canines, as set forth in this Agreement, does not result in orders in the amount described as the “maximum,” it shall not constitute the basis for an equitable adjustment under this contract.

A BPA Call is the contractual instrument issued by the Government to the contractor to order canines. Delivery of canines under this contract shall be expedited only if directed by a BPA Call issued by an INL Contracting Officer. BPA Calls under this agreement may be issued at any time during the term of the agreement.

BPA Calls shall be issued as required by INL and shall be in the required unit(s) based on firm fixed rates as described (e.g. SEE ATTACHMENT - PRICE MATRIX). Each order shall be preceded by a

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Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Contracting Officer that shall include an SOW and the INL location where the canines will be delivered. The Contractor shall respond in writing within five (5) business days (unless a longer or shorter period is agreed to by the Contracting Officer) with a quotation. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for preparation and submission of BPA Call proposals.

2.4.3 BPA Calls will be issued in writing and sent to the Contractor via e-mail. At a minimum, each BPA Call shall include the following information:

• Contract Number

• BPA Call Number

• BPA Call Delivery Date

• Office locations / Delivery locations

• Statement of Work

• BPA Call pricing / accounting and appropriation data

2.4.4 ORDERING OFFICE AND PERSONNEL

BPA Calls issued under this agreement shall be issued by an INL Contracting Officer or if applicable -warranted DOS Contracting Officer.

The ordering office is as follows:

U.S Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office of Resource Management, Office of Grants, Acquisitions, and Procurement Policy

(INL/RM/GAPP)

2401 E ST NW, 9th Floor (SA-01- Columbia Plaza) Washington DC 20037

Any warranted DOS Contracting Officer is authorized to award BPA Calls. Only an INL Contracting Officer is allowed to modify the BPA base awards.

2.5 GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

The Government Representative for each resulting BPA Call shall be identified in the requirement.

2.6 KICK-OFF MEETING

The Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off meeting with the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist and other agency staff as required, NLT five (5) business days after the date of the award. The purpose of the Kick-Off meeting is to discuss contracting objectives and review the Contractors Program Management Plan. The Kick-Off meeting shall be held at an INL office location in Washington, DC.

The Contractor shall be available to meet with the INL Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, upon request, to discuss overall contract performance, program management and any issues related thereto. The meetings may take place at the INL office location or via video teleconferencing and shall be held on a date and time agreeable to INL and the Contractor.

2.7 ORAL PRESENTATIONS

The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist reserve the right to hold oral presentations with offerors.

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2.8 PROPOSAL FORM AND CONTENT

Proposals shall be submitted by email to GuilloryYR@state.gov or uploading on FBO. Proposals submitted by other means SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2.9 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this requirement is to purchase qualified canines and items listed under the categories in this solicitation.

The selected canines must meet all of the requirements in this RFQ. Vendors may propose additional added value in their submissions. Additional added value will be considered during the proposal evaluation. It is expected that additional value proposed will result in an increase in the price of the vendor’s cost proposal.

2.10 DISCUSSION

The contractor must provide canines that are considered "work canines" in a sufficient number to guarantee the fulfillment of canines and items required for each BPA call. These canines have been raised from birth to the age of twelve (12) months to twenty-eight (28) months in environments that meet the technical exhibits mentioned below. They are conditioned to be sociable, obedient, socialized, that is, around people at all times and focused, so as not to be easily distracted from work. Canines must be attracted to one or more of the following: a tennis ball, a tug and/or Kong toy. Canines drive must be such that loud noises, such as machinery, engines, gunfire, etc., do not affect their continued work. Additionally, canines must be free of environmental fears (ascending/descending stairs/open stairwells, confined spaces, darkened spaces, textured or slick floors, heights) that would affect or impede their work.

The canine will be used, in conjunction with a designated handler, to detect contraband or other specified items in concealed areas. Additionally, the canines will work with the K-9 law enforcement and military units in the pursuit of concealed items and substances in various settings including crime scenes, battlefields, prisons, airports, seaports and land borders.

2.11 REQUIREMENT

Preferred Breeds; the canines breeds shall include the following breeds: German shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, Dutch Shepherd, Golden Retriever or Labrador Retrievers that meet all of the requirements described below.

1. The age of the canine shall have a documented age of between twelve (12) and twenty-eight (28) months.

2. The canine shall have a healthy weight between 16 to 25% of body fat.

3. The height of the canine must represent the average standard of the breed.

4. The sex of the canine may be either male or female.

5. The contractor’s will be required over the life of the contract to deliver canines to both domestic

(civil and military) locations and foreign civil locations.

2.11.1 Number of Canines:

The number of canines will be specified in each BPA Call. The vendor will provide sufficient canines so that the required number of canines will be accepted and retained by purchaser at the time of inspection, testing and acceptance.

2.11.2Delivery Requirements:

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• Worldwide, but will be specified in each BPA Call.

2.11.3 Shipment/Transportation/Accessories/Food

• The cost related to the shipment/transportation (i.e. Surface or Air Freight), accessories and food required for transport of each canine will be specified per BPA Call. This will be a separate contact line item (CLIN), considered other direct cost (ODC), and be on a cost reimbursement basis.

2.12 SELECTION CRITERIA

Designated INL Personnel will perform inspection and selection of the canine for each BPA Call at the vendor’s facility. These representatives will administer a series of standard tests to determine whether each dog has the capability of fitting its intended purpose. They will make the final and exclusive determination as to the acceptability or unacceptability of each canine.

The canine must perform average, above average or excellent in the following method tests:

• Test for stable character

• Test for retrieve/prey drive (drive testing)

• Perseverance test

• Water conflict test

• Food conflict test

• Environmental fear test

• Handler/object conflict test

• Hunt drive test

• On-lead search test

2.13 PHYSICAL TESTS

In general, all canines acceptable for purchase must be in excellent health with no acute or chronic disease or condition. At the time of evaluation, each canine must be medically able to enter service.

A complete medical examination of the canine shall be performed by a licensed veterinarian prior to selection. Upon preliminary acceptance, final acceptance shall be accomplished after review of the medical criteria. The veterinarian must have a valid license from a legal U.S. State licensing agency that has jurisdiction over that veterinarian and location. The veterinarian must be validly licensed to practice Veterinary medicine.

2.13.1 Gait: Any canine displaying any gait abnormality, which could affect the canine’s ability to perform normal duty, shall be disqualified.

2.13.2 Skin/Coat: Skin and coat should be healthy and not have any evidence of chronic dermatitis, allergies, infections, injuries or parasite infestations.

2.13.3 Teeth/Jaws: All canines must have normal dental occlusions. There shall be no evidence of canine teeth (all four) weakened by notching, enamel hypoplasia, or abnormal wear. Oral infection or excessive periodontal disease may be disqualifying.

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2.13.4 Heart/Lungs: The canine’s heart rate sounds, and rhythms must be normal. Cardiovascular and respiratory system, in general, must be normal at rest and upon exercise. Current heartworm disease is disqualifying.

Complete Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) quality radiographs, issued by a licensed veterinarian, shall be provided with the canine to ensure that the bones, joints, and muscles are healthy. The following applies:

2.13.5 Limbs/Joints: Any condition of the bones, joints or muscles that will hamper or restrict the normal performance of duty will be disqualifying, e.g. hip or elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, arthritis, or chronic lameness, fractures that are unhealed and/or healed fractures which may restrict normal performance of duty, ligament or tendon damage, and muscular deficiency.

2.13.6 Eyesight/Hearing: No condition of the eyes or ears that diminishes either eyesight or hearing below normal.

2.13.7 Reproduction: Canines must be unable to reproduce. The canines shall be spaded (applicable on female canines) and neutered (applicable for male canines) after selection is completed allowing recovery of 2 weeks.

Behavior, the canine behavior must:

1. Be social and show absolutely no signs of aggression

2. Display an independence and inquisitiveness

3. Not be timid or show signs of fear or aggression when taken into new areas or when working in small spaces

4. Be able to work extended periods of time in harsh or extreme weather conditions

5. Able to jump up or climb into larger delivery type vehicles without assistance.

6. Canines are not required to be trained for bite protection or aggressive tactics.

A certified veterinarian will perform a full physical examination including x-rays after the canine successfully completes the selection process to verify that the canine complies with the preceding physical requirements.

2.14 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation shall accompany each canine at time of acceptance.

• Current vaccination records (within the last 6 months) (rabies vaccine mandatory, but other vaccinations may be required and will be specified as necessary in the BPA)

• Current health certificate (within the last month) administered by a licensed, board-certified veterinarian, which includes and addresses the requirements above.

• Canine passport with pet microchip number correctly and prominently recorded, Health certificates, vaccinations and certifications required by the airlines to permit canines to be shipped by air ( a complete list of vaccinations necessary by country is available at www.aphis.usda.gov).

• Current x-rays of the pelvis and hip area and the elbow of each forequarter

• Pedigrees, registration certificates, scorebooks, breed surveys and other proof of lineage or related paperwork if applicable.

• At a minimum, the Contractor will provide the date of purchase, kennel/breeder and country of origin for each canine selected.

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• The Contractor must provide the canine’s birth certificate for each canine.

• The cost for the required documentation should be included on the final price of each canine.

2.16 GUARANTEE

Contractor is to provide the following guarantee on all canines selected:

• General Health: 100% healthy for the first 6 months after date of purchase and acceptance.

• Skeletal Health: If a skeletal problem is detected within the first 12 months after date of purchase and acceptance the vendor must prepare a canine replacement within 30 calendar days

• Genetic or hereditary problem diagnosed during first 12 months after acceptance.

• Failure of Workability/Compatibility within first 6 months after purchase and acceptance the vendor must prepare a canine replacement within 7 calendar days

If any of the above conditions occur, the Contractor shall replace the canine at its own expense.

2.17 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH BPA CALL

• The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of canines (e.g. stated per BPA Call) that the specified quantity may be selected at the end of the testing period.

• The Contractor will ensure that each canine has a microchip with a unique identification number injected underneath the skin between the shoulder blades or in a location in accordance with standard veterinary practices and that this number is correctly and prominently displayed on the pet passport and other necessary documentation.

• Transportation from the contractor facility to the designated international airport in kennels of sufficient size to transport the canines to the end-use destination.

• The Contractor will ensure the transport kennel is of sufficient construction to withstand the flight(s) to the end destination; and the INL representative may request a kennel substitution if the kennel is deemed to be of inappropriate size or construction see attachment B different Kennel sizes.

• The Contractor will ensure that the transport kennel is outfitted with a travel water bowl that meets the airlines requirements and is “spill proof”.

• The Contractor will ensure that the canine(s) traveling are not fed for at least six hours prior to the flight and that they have received no medication or others drugs within 24 hours of the flight.

• The Contractor will ensure that food is affixed to the kennel as necessary to sustain the canine for the duration of the expected travel.

• The Contractor will ensure that an absorbent material is placed in the kennel for the flight;

however, this material cannot be of a construction or composition that it poses a choking hazard to the canine.

• The Contractor will ensure that the following documentation (original copies) are provided to the INL representative prior to the flight: Canine passport, Health certificates, vaccinations and certifications required by the airlines to permit canines to be shipped to their final destination by air.

• The Contractor will provide at least three duplicate copies of vaccination records, Canine passport and health certificates.

• The Contractor will ensure the airlines affixes one copy of the health certificate and vaccination record to the exterior of the kennel (this may be performed in conjunction with the airline representatives).

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• The Contractor will provide a collar and leash for the INL representative prior to the flight. This collar and leash must be off sufficient strength and length for the walking and restraining the canine.

• The contractor shall be responsible for the transportation right up through check in area of the airport.

• The Contractor will assist INL personnel in locating appropriate, licensed canine transport assistance companies in transit airport/countries if the flights require the movement of canines from airline-to-airline or from transit airport-to-airport.

• Any other cost associated to the purchase of the canines.

2.18 INL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH BPA CALL

• Testing and selection of canines.

• Pay unaccompanied baggage charges relative to shipping the canines to destination, if any.

• Arrange for and pay for canine transportation company costs if the flights require the movement of canines from airline-to-airline or from transit airport-to-airport.

• Arrange and pay for any costs of importation to destination location, if any.

• The individual BPA solicitations will be awarded to the lowest price, availability and best delivery time frame.

2.19 DELIVERY

DELIVERY INFORMATION (specific location information will be filled in below at the BPA Call level.) Each BPA call will specify the canine(s) final destination, vendor must provide the cost for shipping and handling on each BPA call, the cost will be covered under a Cost Reimbursable CLIN.

2.19.1 DELIVERY TERMS: The Contractor shall assist INL representative to consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. The contractor shall provide one set of the equipment, supplies and vaccines at time of delivery for each dog as describe on Pricing - Section 2.21.1 and

APPENDIX A

2.20 FUNDING

This BPA does not obligate any funds nor authorize any deliveries. The Government is obligated only to the extent of funds obligated on authorized delivery orders issued under this BPA by the BPA Contracting Officer or authorized Purchase Card Holders.

The volume of purchases through this BPA will have no minimum limit. The Government is under no obligation to the BPA holder to purchase any specified quantity of products. The fixed price per unit is based on a breakdown of all costs and delivery to various locations.

2.20.1 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:

Accounting and appropriation data will be provided at the delivery order level.

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2.21 PRICING

For canines or items, provided under BPA Calls issued pursuant to this contract, the contractor will be paid the amount listed on the resulting K-9 BPA (e.g. SEE APENDIX A & PRICE MATRIX) of this solicitation.

REMARKS:

Contractors shall send the prices per canine unit including the necessary equipment items, vaccines and food for transport of delivery both CONUS and OCONUS. The list below shall include but not limited to:

2.21.1 EQUIPMENT SUPPORT

• 1 leash: Industry standard nylon/leather IAW with canine size.

• 1 portable transportation container: Kennel IAW appendix Categories section 6.

• 1 identification tag: Metal industry standard.

• 2 flea collars: for fleas and ticks industry standard.

• 2 flea and tick dips; Industry standard

• 1 blanket: Industry standard.

• 1 bed: designed to fit the kennel for traveling purposes IAW the canine size described on appendix categories section 6.

• 2 toys: Ball/leather toy.

• 1 Brush /1 Comb

2.21.2 VACCINES

• 1 rabies vaccination

• 1 distemper vaccination

2.21.3 FOOD

All canine units shall be equipped with proper food to final delivery location. (i.e. comprised of high-quality proteins and carbohydrates; and a brand certified by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO))

Note: Every BPA call will specify the amount of food required for delivery according to the final destination of the canine (s)

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SECTION 3

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS/EVALUATION CRITERIA

3. 1 PROPOSAL FORM AND CONTENT:

Proposals must be submitted by email at or through FBO ONLY. Proposals submitted by other means

SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The overall proposal shall consist of two, physically Volumes (e.g. Volume I has two parts) separate written volumes, individually entitled as stated below:

• Volume I/PART 1 – General - NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) pages inclusive of all specifications listed in Volume 1 – General listed below.

• Volume I – Technical/PART 2 - NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY (20) pages inclusive of all specifications listed in Volume I – Technical

• Volume II Price (e.g. SEE ATTACHMENT A PRICE MATRIX, sheets 1 and 2)

• Submission of Volume I must be TIMES NEW ROMAN AND USING 12 FONT.

Alternate proposals are not solicited, are not desired, and shall not be evaluated.

The volumes of the proposal must conform to the following instructions.

VOLUME I: PART 1 – GENERAL: shall include the following items:

• Cover Letter - Provide a cover letter referencing the solicitation number and signed by an authorized official of the firm.

• Point of Contact - Provide the name, title, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of the designated point of contact for the proposal.

• Exceptions and Deviations - Provide a statement as to whether any exceptions or deviations are taken to this solicitation and, if so, provide a detailed description of the exceptions and/or deviations.

• List the teammate(s)/proposed sub-Contractor(s) for this Agreement, including legal business name and address.

• Acknowledgement of Amendments - Provide an acknowledgement of RFQ amendments, if any. The acknowledgement must reference the amendment number(s).

• Offer Validity Period - The offer must be valid for a period of at least 90 days from the quotation due date. Confirm that the offer is valid for that period or specify any longer validity period.

• Offerors shall have an active and current registration at the System for Award Management federal site (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) by the time and date set for receipt of proposals.

• Certification that their employees, company or kennel has not been found in violation of any local, state or federal rule, law or regulation pertaining to the mistreatment, abuse or neglect of canines or currently under investigation for any of these offenses.

VOLUME I: PART 2 – TECHNICAL: shall include the following information (Note: no cost information shall be included in this volume):

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• Corporate Experience and Past Performance - Provide up to five (5) client references for services performed by your firm that are similar in size, scope and complexity to the work required by this RFQ. References should be canines provided to or trained for Federal, State or local law enforcement agency(s) or any branch or unit of the U.S. Military – law enforcement is defined as a law enforcement agency that provides law enforcement services to the U.S. Government or a federal agency thereof, State Government or a local law enforcement agency that performs law enforcement duties of a political subdivision of a State (this does not include private law enforcement or security agencies). The reference could include work that is either currently ongoing or that concluded within the past three (3) years. Within the five (5) client limitation, the offeror may also include one (1) reference supplied by each teammate and/or proposed subcontractor if the teammate/subcontractor is proposing to perform at least 25% of the total five year level of effort for this RFQ as set forth in (e.g. APPENDIX B). An important factor indicating similarity to the scope of this RFQ shall be the extent to which the cited services involved canines and support to federal agencies.

The following information shall be provided for each project:

• Customer name and address.

• Customer points of contact (name, title, telephone number, fax number and email address) for

Contractual matters (e.g. Contracting Officer) and technical performance (e.g. Gov’t POC).

• Contract number.

• Total dollar value. If performed as part of a team, provide the dollar value of your firm’s contribution.

• Delivery Date.

• Description of services provided, including the specific services provided by your firm.

Note to Offerors regarding “Past Performance” references: Offerors are advised that it is exclusively the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that information provided is accurate and complete for all points of contact listed. The Government shall not be responsible for the inability to contact an offeror’s references due to inaccurate contact information or uncooperative references. Past performance, information, which cannot be readily confirmed, may not be considered.

Additionally, the offeror shall list all Contracts, BPA Calls, Agreement(s) and BPA Calls terminated for default within the past five (5) years. Include the Contract, BPA Calls, Agreement or BPA Call number, and the name, address and telephone number of the terminating officer.

3.2 BASIS OF AWARD

The Government intends to award Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements to the responsible contractor whose offer conforms to the requirements of the solicitation and is evaluated as being the most advantageous to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. For this RFQ, technical merit is significantly more important than cost or price. Award shall not be automatically determined by numerical calculation or formula relationship between cost or price and technical merit. As technical merit of the contractor’s proposals becomes equal, the evaluated cost or price may become the determining factor. The Contracting Officer shall determine what trade-off between technical merit and cost or price promises the greatest value to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. Award shall be made based upon the best value to the Government.

The Technical Evaluation Factors (e.g., non-Cost/Price) shall be evaluated using adjectival ratings listed below:

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3.3 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

In order to be considered for evaluation, proposals must be prepared following the instructions in contained within the proposal and must meet all the requirements stated in the solicitation. The Government evaluated proposals as delineated below. The Government may award multiple contracts based on initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered.

3.3.1 Evaluation Factor 1: Corporate Experience and Statement of Understanding:

The Contractor shall submit a clear and complete proposed understanding for performance of the required work (e.g. including critical review of the statement of work mission objectives). The understanding shall be comprehensive, implementable, and creative in meeting the requirements of the scope of work. The understanding must include description of its approach for achieving the Department’s objectives through discussion of the following elements:

(1) a discussion of the background, objectives, and work requirements included in the Statement of Work;

(2) a discussion which supports “how” each BPA Call shall be evaluated for full performance and acceptability of work from the contractor’s viewpoint; and

(3) a discussion of anticipated difficulties and problem areas, along with mitigation plans.

The Government shall use the following adjectival ratings to evaluate the Factor:

Evaluation Factor 1: Corporate Experience and Statement of Understanding Rating Description

Outstanding

Proposal meets all solicitation requirements, demonstrates an excellent understanding of the requirements and has features that offer some advantage to the Government. Advantages/strengths generally outweigh any disadvantages/weaknesses. Excellent probability of success with very low degree of risk of unsuccessful, if any.

Acceptable

Proposal meets basic solicitation requirements and demonstrates an adequate understanding of the requirements but does not offer significant advantages to the Government over basic RFQ requirements. Disadvantages/weaknesses are not significant, unless significant advantages are proposed that outweigh significant disadvantages. Where there were areas of concern, clarifications given by offeror, were acceptable. Reasonable probability of success with low degree of risk of unsuccessful performance.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more significant deficiencies. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high. Proposal is un-awardable without being rewritten.

3.3.2 Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance:

The Contractor shall substantiate that it has recent (within the last 36 months) experience in performing the required work and demonstrate how past and present experience validates that it shall provide 15 | Page INL Canine and Items: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Solicitation NOV- 2015-revised SOW expected performance and customer satisfaction. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) Past Performance Contract Profiles (refer to Appendix B - Past Performance Contract Profile) that are directly relevant to the required effort and are of similar size (dollar value), scope (substantially similar services) and complexity (degree of difficulty). A minimum of one (1) of the past performance profiles shall be for services performed by the prime contractor.

The Contractor shall provide the required information using the Past Performance Contract Profile template provided in Appendix B.

The Contractor’s past performance evaluation shall also examine how the Contractor’s past and present experience/performance validates expected performance and customer satisfaction based on the information provided by the Contractor’s references and other Government sources. The past performance evaluation shall examine the Contractor’s Past Performance Contract Profiles and the Contractor’s actual experiences/performance in work of similar size, scope, and complexity of efforts and actual results achieved during performance.

The Government may consider all information available on the Contractor’s experience and past performance. This shall include information that is in addition to that which is provided by the contractor (e.g., Past Performance Retrieval System). The Government reserves the right to interview the clients identified by the Contractor and may interview other clients of whom the Government is aware.

The Government may share a copy of the Past Performance Profile with the referenced customer to validate the contractor’s report. To facilitate the evaluation of past performance, the Contractor shall ensure the accuracy of the information furnished on references (names, addresses, and phone numbers). Failure to provide accurate or complete reference information shall have a negative impact on the evaluation of the contractor’s proposal and may render it unacceptable.

The Government shall use the following adjectival ratings to evaluate the Factor:

Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance Rating Description

Confidence

Contractor provides at least 2 Past Performance Contract Profiles that are directly relevant to the required work and clearly cover the majority of the required work and performed within the last 36 months. Additionally, based on the contractor’s past experience and customer past performance evaluations, little and/or no doubt exists that the contractor shall successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence

The Offeror has no relevant performance record. A review was unable to identify any relevant past performance information (see FAR 15.305). This is a neutral rating. It does not hinder nor help the Offeror. An offeror with less than three relevant past performance profiles may be rated as unknown confidence if the client profiles provided do not demonstrate confidence.

No Confidence The Offeror either does to have the minimum of 2 relevant Contract profiles and/or the Offeror’s past performance record provides extreme doubt that the offeror shall successfully provide a product that meets our requirement.

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3.3.3 Evaluation Factor 3: Price

Since adequate competition is expected, the Government shall be conducting a price analysis to determine the reasonableness of each offeror’s proposed price.

Contractors shall fill out the Sheet 1 (E.g. Price Matrix: Pricing per category) and Sheet 2 Price Evaluation Sheet) of the pricing template (e.g. ATTACHMENT PRICE MATRIX).

• Sheet One (1) shall be the pricing schedule, not to exceed rates for the BPA. Sheet One (1) pricing schedule will be incorporated by reference into the Vendors BPA Award. At time of BPA Calls, the Vendor shall comply with FAR 8.405-4 Price Reduction.

• Sheet two (2) shall be used for evaluation purposes only.

The prices listed on Sheet 1 must correspond directly with the prices on sheet 2 and shall not be discounted from the proposed prices on sheet 1. Failure to provide adequate pricing shall result in elimination from award. All other factors, when combined are significantly more important than price.

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SECTION 4

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERM OF THE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

The Base period for this requirement shall be for 12 months from the effective date of the BPA Award.

Pursuant to FAR 52.217-9, OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT, the full period of performance (POP) for this contract includes four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. The term of the contract and option periods shall be:

1. Base Year 12 months from date of award

2. 1st Option Year 12 months from expiration of the base period

3. 2nd Option Year 12 months from expiration of the 1st Option Year

4. 3rd Option Year 12 months from expiration of the 2nd Option Year

5. 4th Option Year 12 months from expiration of the 3rd Option Year

Options shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government and may be exercised by the issuance of a unilateral modification by the contracting officer.

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APPENDIX A

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Line item

Description/Categories: Canines & Accessories

1 Canine, single purpose Green

1.1 Canine, Single Purpose Green: Capable of being trained in fundamental obedience to a maximum proficiency level. Obedience: Both on- and off- leash obedience commands.

The canine must be energetic, follow directions and have motivation for a reward. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions.

2 Canine, Single Purpose Green (Selection Tested)

2.1 Narcotic Capable Detection Canine: Capable of being trained to detect drugs, dope, narcotic drugs and illicit drugs. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, vehicles, aircrafts, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Obedience at the maximum level. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes.

2.2 Explosive Capable Detection Canine: Capable of being trained for explosive detection work with a basic obedience. The canines are trained on 12 basic odors, which allows them to detect IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) of different types and compositions of explosives. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

2.3 Cadaver Capable Detection Canine: Capable of being trained to follow the scent of decomposing flesh in order to locate the bodies of deceased human beings. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, open areas, parks, bushes, jungle, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

2.4 Currency Capable Detection Canine: Capable of being trained to detect large amounts of concealed US dollars or other currencies. The dogs are trained to a passive or active indication. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

3 Canine Single Purpose (fully trained)

3.1 Narcotic Trained Detection Canine: trained canine to detect the presence of illicit substances to the extent that they are capable of locating even the tiniest trace of a drug.

Trained to detect but not limited to drugs, dope, narcotic drugs and illicit drugs. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, vehicles, aircrafts, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, 19 | Page INL Canine and Items: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Solicitation NOV- 2015-revised SOW crowds and routine distractions. Obedience at the maximum level. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes.

3.2 Explosive Trained Detection Canine: trained to detect the odors of specific substances such as Sulphur, nitroglycerin, and any other compound commonly used in the production of gunpowder and explosive devices. Trained on the skill set of explosive detection using the positive reward system. Explosives include smokeless powder, black powder, PETN, C4, TNT, Comp A&B, Semtex, ammonium, nitrate, water gel, dynamite, detonation cords, black powder fuse. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

3.3 Cadaver Trained Detection Canine: trained to follow the scent of decomposing flesh in order to locate the bodies of deceased human beings. Whether the cadaver is on the surface, buried underground or under water, the dog needs to pick up the scent and trace it back to its source. Also canine must find the location in which a corpse or body parts may have previously been stored by tracking down residual scents. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, open areas, parks, bushes, jungle, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

3.4 Currency Trained Detection Canine: Trained to detect large amounts of concealed US dollars and other currencies. Ability to perform during gun fire, loud noises, crowds and routine distractions. Ability to search on buildings and complex areas, aircrafts, vehicles, large trucks, luggage, packages, lockers of different sizes

4 Canine, Dual Purpose Green (selection tested):

4.1 Narcotics/Explosive Capable: See numeral 2.1 and 2.2

4.2 Narcotics/Cadaver Capable: See numeral 2.1 and 2.3

4.3 Narcotics/Currency Capable: See numeral 2.1 and 2.4

4.4 Explosive/Cadaver Capable: See numeral 2.2 and 2.3

4.5 Explosive/Currency Capable: See numeral 2.2 and 2.4

4.6 Cadaver/Currency Capable: See numeral 2.3 and 2.4

5 Canine Dual Purpose (fully trained):

5.1 Narcotics/Explosive: See numeral 3.1 and 3.2

5.2 Narcotics/Cadaver: See numeral 3.1 and 3.3

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5.3 Narcotics/Currency: See numeral 3.1 and 3.4

6 Crates/Kennels

6.1 Small: Crate Size 24"L x 18"W x 21"H

Capacity: 11-25 pounds.

6.2 Medium: Crate Size: 30"L x 21"W x 24"H

Capacity: 26-40 pounds.

6.3 Large: Crate size: 36"L x 24"W x 27"H

Capacity: 41-70 pounds.

6.4 Extra Large: Crate Size: 42"L x 28"W x 31"H (Extra Large)

Capacity: 71-90 pounds

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APPENDIX B

PAST PERFORMANCE

PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES

Please provide three Client References. Please also provide three Past Performance Profiles as a Prime or Subcontractor for similar work.

Reference 1:

Name:

Agency:

Number E-mail:

Reference 2:

Name:

Agency:

Number E-mail:

Reference 3:

Name:

Agency:

Number E-mail:

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APPENDIX B

PAST PERFORMANCE

PAST PERFORMANCE PROFILE

The offeror(s) shall provide client references capable of documenting the offeror's performance on similar contracts – similar to the complexity and scope of services of this procurement. The offeror(s) shall submit three references, which shall consist of present or past clients within the last 36 months years.

Client Reference must be as a Prime Contractor.

The offeror(s) shall provide the following information for each client reference:

• Contract title.

• Contract number.

• Total contract value.

• Contract start date, end…