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140FS326Q0135

See Schedule See Schedule

FWS SAT Team 3

5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

08/21/2026 1200 ED

0044054674

Keith Rose 6127135423

FS3 100.00

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Keith Rose

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FWS SAT Team 3

5275 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church VA 22041 US

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FWS CHIEF-WILDLIFE INSPECTION UNIT

5275 Leesburg Pike

MS: OLE

Falls Church VA 22041-3803 US

WICH Team Training Course / Canine Procurement and Installation Training USFWS CHIEF-WILDLIFE

INSPECTION UNIT - VA

Wage Determination will be made at Time of

Award.

TECH POC: Ashley Skeen (571) 305-0167 ALT POC:

Rhyan Tompkins (703) 358-1949

PPR2123402

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to

09/30/2031

00010 Canine Procurement and Installation Trai

Blanket Purchasing Agreement for

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

A – Standard Form 1449…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 B – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation C – Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) Ordering Instructions D – Contract Clauses D – Solicitation Provisions

B – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0135

Solicitation Title: Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services [LOCATION]

Posted Date: 08/072026 Response Date: 08/21/2026, 12:00 PM Classification Code: 8260 Set Aside: Small Business NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production, $11.00 Million

Contracting Office:

Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquisitions Team, Goods & Services Acquisition Operations

This requirement is being procured, and an award will be made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order. Quotes from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders will not be considered for award.

1. Solicitation Number 140FS326Q0135 is issued as a for request for quote (RFQ).

2. This procurement is Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services for U.F. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE).

3. This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance RFO FAR 12 and with the format in Subpart 12.202(b)(1) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

4. This action is being solicited as a Small Business Set-Aside. A Firm-Fixed Price commercial order will be issued. NAICS Code: 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production, $11.00 Million.

5. Offerors are cautioned that a warranted Contracting Officer is the only authorized Government representative to make any contractual changes once an award is made. No oral statement of any person whomsoever shall, in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this Purchase Order. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment shall be made in the Purchase Order price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The Contract Specialist for this order is keith_rose@ios.doi.gov.

6. Contracting Officer Representative: TBD

7. There is no Previous Contract – This is a new requirement.

mailto:keith_rose@ios.doi.gov

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

8. There is no Site Visit scheduled for this procurement.

9. Prior to submitting an offer, Offerors must be Registered, Active, and Eligible for All Awards in System for Award Management. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. By submitting an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the SAM (www.sam.gov) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

10. Questions on this solicitation should be sent via email only to keith_rose@ios.doi.gov within the first 48 hours of the posting of the solicitation. This will allow time for responses to be obtained and posted as an amendment to the solicitation prior to the closing date and time.

11. Evaluation Factors IAW FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026). These General Evaluation Factors will be applied:

• Technical experience, capacity, and expertise to perform the required tasks within the period of performance and to meet all goals and objectives on schedule. Demonstrated experience with Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services, specifically within the size, location, and proximity of the current requirement.

• Technical approach to performing the required tasks as described in the statement of work addendum within the period of performance. The proposal shall include a narrative explaining how the work will be carried out in terms of the techniques, procedures, and schedule.

• Management Plan: Key Personnel shall be addressed and identified in proposals to be considered responsive. If use of a Subcontractor is part of your response to the solicitation, they should be identified in the response to the solicitation.

• Past performance. The proposal shall include three examples of successful, timely completion of similar work. The examples may come from federal, state, or local government. A Past Performance Questionnaire is attached to this solicitation. The following information shall be included:

o Name of the job (to include address) o Project Prime's name o Issuing agency or company o Contract/Identification number o Start and completion dates o Brief description of the scope of work o How the work is substantially similar to the proposed project o No less than two (2) valid references that includes: Agency name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email

Address

• Technical Capabilities & Past Performance when combined is significantly more than price.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

12. Offerors must submit quotes via email to keith_rose@ios.doi.gov. All interested Contractors shall provide a quote as follows:

RFQ due date: Friday, August 21, 2026

RFQ due time: 12:00 PM; Eastern Time

The anticipated award date is 9/10/2026. Please do not request award status prior to this date.

Parties responding to this solicitation please submit the following:

• SF 1449: Provide a completed SF 1449 with signature. Provide all signed amendments (SF 30), if issued for this notice.

• Company Information: P rovide Company’s address, phone number, email, and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Vendors must be registered and Active for All Awards in SAM.gov to be considered for an award action.

Dunn and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) is no longer used by the federal government for verification. Failure to provide a SAM UEI will have your response deemed unresponsive and not further considered for an award.

• Technical Capabilities: Evidence of the technical capabilities of the offeror IAW the attached Statement of Work.

• Past Performance References: Provide references for up to three (3) clients in which you have performed similar services IAW with the attached Statement of Work.

• Price Quotes: A detailed breakdown of pricing.

The Government will evaluate the reasonableness of pricing submission based on other quotes received.

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

C – Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) Ordering Instructions

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) – the authorized limit for the life of the BPA is $250,000. There is a not to exceed call limit of $50,000.

1) Description of Agreement:

The supplier shall furnish Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer) for the period 10/01/2026 through 09/30/2031.

2) Extent of Obligation:

It is understood that the government will be obligated for only those services actually ordered against the agreement by authorized individuals and then only to the extent that they are delivered and acceptable to the government. The contractor is cautioned that acceptance of calls from personnel other than those authorized herein, acting within the scope of their authority, may jeopardize payment. This BPA does not obligate funds.

3) Contractor Liability:

The Government shall only be responsible for Allowable charges on authorized BPA calls placed by BPA callers, within caller’s specified dollar limitations. Responsibility for charges other than those cited as ”Allowable Charges” under this agreement shall be a matter between the contractor and the person (s) that initiated the call that was not allowable because they were not an authorized BPA caller or it was not within their dollar limitation. Under no circumstances, shall the BPA caller, the USFWS, or any other activity of the Department of Interior be liable for such charges.

3) Purchase Limitations are as follows:

Minimum Amount Per Call: $ 2,000.00 Maximum Amount Per Call: $ 50,000.00 Not to Exceed Ceiling: $500,000.00

4) List of Authorized Callers:

All Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquisitions Team, Goods & Services Acquisition Operations Warranted Contracting Officers are authorized to place calls under this BPA.

5) Delivery Tickets/Invoices Invoices shall be submitted via the Internet Payment Platform at https://www.ipp.gov and shall contain the following information:

a. Name of Contractor

b. BPA number

c. Period of Performance

d. BPA Call number (supplied by government personnel)

e. Name of individual placing the BPA Call

f. Itemized List of Supplies Furnished

g. Cost of services with Housing/Lodging Included

h. Cost of services with Housing/Lodging Not Included

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

6) Pricing:

Due to the specialized needs of USFWS Law Enforcement Officers, this is a multiple award BPA. When issuing Calls against individual BPAs, the Government reserves the right to make a best value determination based on individualized needs of the program at the time of order, taking into consideration intended use, availability, delivery time, and current pricing.

Price list updates and economic price adjustment requests shall be requested at the discretion of the vendor, but no more than once annually. The US Fish and Wildlife is 100% tax exempt.

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

D – Contract Clauses

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of clause)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of clause)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DEVIATION FEB 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services USFWS Office of Law Enforcement – VA

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021)

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D – Solicitation Provisions

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• Technical experience, capacity, and expertise to perform the required tasks within the period of performance and to meet all goals and objectives on schedule. Demonstrated experience with Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) Team Training & Support Services, specifically within the size, location, and proximity of the current requirement.

• Technical approach to performing the required tasks as described in the statement of work addendum within the period of performance. The proposal shall include a narrative explaining how the work will be carried out in terms of the techniques, procedures, and schedule.

• Management Plan: Key Personnel shall be addressed and identified in proposals to be considered responsive. If use of a Subcontractor is part of your response to the solicitation, they should be identified in the response to the solicitation.

• Past performance. The proposal shall include three examples of successful, timely completion of similar work. The examples may come from federal, state, or local government. A Past Performance Questionnaire is attached to this solicitation. The following information shall be included:

o Name of the job (to include address) o Project Prime's name o Issuing agency or company o Contract/Identification number o Start and completion dates o Brief description of the scope of work o How the work is substantially similar to the proposed project o No less than two (2) valid references that includes: Agency name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email

Address

• Technical Capabilities & Past Performance when combined is significantly more than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/rfo

(End of provision)

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52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements— Representation (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (FEB 2021)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION MAR 2026)