Sources Sought Notification_Animal Caretaker.pdf

Source Sought Notification-W81K00-22-Q-0198

The Regional Health Contracting Office – Central, Joint Base San Antonio, Ft Sam Houston, Texas is issuing this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Fort Bliss, Texas. Any responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used for planning purposes only. Based on the responses to this notice, the requirement may be set aside for small businesses, procured through full-and-open competition, or result in a sole-source contract. This notice is not a solicitation of offers, nor is it a notice to proceed.

The Department of Clinical Investigation, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft Bliss, Texas has a requirement for Animal Caretaker Services.

Animal Caretaker Services include, but are not limited to the following activities

Observe animals for obvious changes of appearance and activity; provide standard feeds and liquids; Catch and handle docile, but, agile animals; Maintain control of animals; Sanitize animal cages and equipment; Change bedding in animal cages; Hose down and clean runs and kennels in absence of caretaker;

Clean animal rooms;

Inventory and order feed, bedding, and linen; assist with animal procedures and maintenance of facility as needed or in absence of personnel

Perform work according to specific schedules and routine methods with little review during progress. Report unusual appearance or activity observed to supervisor or designee.

Apply knowledge of the normal appearance and activities of animals to recognize obvious changes such as excessive loss of fur or feathers, pregnancy, fighting, or refusal to feed. Has knowledge of the normal feed and liquid needs of animals and provides standard types and amounts such as equal portions or a continuous supply of pellets and water. Is skillful in catching and handling docile but agile animals with hands or nets and applies this skill to hold and transfer them without injuring the animals or endangering himself. Is able to identify animals by tattoos, tags, or natural markings such as color or color combinations, and separates or places them together by such criteria as strains, sex, age, and size.

Provide care for an assigned group of animals according to specific schedules and routine methods. Make judgments of the animals' appearance and activities and reports obvious changes to the supervisor or designee. Determine which animals can be placed together and which ones must be separated. Decide when to separate newborn animals from parents, mature males from each other, or males from females to protect young or small animals or to prevent fighting, unwanted breeding, or competition for feed and territory. When breeding animals, determines the sex and maturity of the animals and places the male and female in the same cage or area together.

Lift animals weighing up to 100 pounds and feeding materials weighing up to 95 pounds. Walk or stand for extended periods and frequently work in a bent position.

Work is performed inside and outside. Inside work often exposes the animal caretaker to unpleasant odors and noises. Outside work exposes the animal caretaker to hot sun and occasionally bad weather. Works on concrete floors and is exposed to bites, scratches, and animal wastes. May also be exposed to contagious diseases.

Work is checked upon completion to see that specific work schedules and instructions have been followed and to insure that the animals' basic needs and welfare are provided for.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The anticipated period of performance start date is on or after 1 October 2022.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 12:00 p.m. CST, 26 August 2022. All responses must be emailed to lornia.j.villalobos.civ@mail.mil and randall.p.cummins.civ@mail.mil.

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