20150216 Seattle Kenneling and boarding services
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 20150216
- Agency
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
- Place of performance
- Seattle, Washington 98158, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a qualified small business to provide kenneling services for up to 10 CBP-owned canines in the Seattle area. The solicitation, numbered 70B03C25Q00000125, requires a commercial kennel facility located within 10 miles of the CBP Area Port of Seattle that can provide 24/7 care and housing for canines used in the National Canine Enforcement Program. The agency will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with key technical requirements including facility security, proper kennel conditions, video surveillance, and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 6, 2025, to christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov, with comprehensive documentation covering facility details, operational plans, security measures, and regulatory compliance. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide detailed technical and pricing proposals demonstrating their ability to meet all Statement of Work requirements.
The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 812910 for Pet Care Services, with a base period from March 10, 2024, to June 9, 2025. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order with pricing structured on a per-dog, per-day basis for up to 10 canines. Contractors must provide a facility with secure indoor and outdoor kennel runs, continuous video surveillance, and comply with all federal, state, and local kennel operation regulations. The place of performance is specifically within 10 miles of the CBP Area Port of Seattle, located at 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158. Successful offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive care, including daily feeding, sanitation, emergency procedures, and 24/7 access for CBP personnel, with all services priced into a single daily rate per dog.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Kenneling Services for CBP Canine Enforcement Program – Seattle
Solicitation Number: 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216)
1. General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). It is being issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation Number
Solicitation Number 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025.
3. Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 812910 – Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
Only qualified small business sources are eligible to submit offers for consideration.
4. Description of Requirements
4.1 Objective
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), requires commercial kenneling services to house and care for up to 10 CBP-owned canines in accordance with Section 8 of the Statement of Work (SOW).
All services must comply with:
Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11)
National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook (HB 3200-07B)
All OSHA, EPA, state, and local laws applicable to commercial kennel operations
5. Place of Performance
The kennel facility must be located within the United States and within 10 miles (by road) of the CBP Area Port of Seattle.
CBP Facility Location for Distance Calculation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Area Port of Seattle
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
The contractor must meet all SOW requirements and provide 24/7 access to ensure operational effectiveness.
6. Type of Contract
CBP intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items).
Pricing will be structured per-dog, per-day for up to 10 CBP-owned canines.
Invoices will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Base Period: 3/10/2025 – 06/09/2025 (3 months)
Option Period(s): Subject to approval.
7. Submission Requirements
Required Proposal Components
Offerors shall submit a comprehensive proposal that includes:
1. Company Information
Legal Business Name
Business Address
Point of Contact (POC) Name, Title, Phone, and Email
SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (Active SAM.gov registration required)
2. Technical Capability Statement
Kennel Facilities Description (floor plans, security measures, video surveillance, fencing, and climate control)
Operations Plan (daily care, feeding, sanitation, and emergency procedures)
Security and Emergency Response Plan (escaped dog plan, emergency response procedures, unauthorized access prevention)
Regulatory Compliance Documentation (proof of compliance with the Animal Welfare Act & National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook)
3. Pricing Proposal
Firm-Fixed Daily Rate per Dog
Detailed Breakdown of Costs (Per-Dog, Per-Day)
4. Required Certifications & Compliance Documentation
Facility Licenses & Permits (Due with Quote)
Fire Evacuation & Emergency Procedures Plan (Due with Quote)
Escaped Dog Plan (Due within 10 days of award)
Video Surveillance Plan & CBP Access Credentials (Due with Quote)
Animal Injury Response Procedures (Due within 10 days of award)
Insurance Documentation (Due with Quote)
8. Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Email: christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov
Submission Deadline: March 6, 2025 – Close of Business (COB)
Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late proposals will not be accepted or evaluated.
9. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology in accordance with FAR 12.602.
1. Technical Acceptability
Offerors must demonstrate full compliance with all SOW requirements, including:
Facility Security: Meets all SOW Section 4B requirements, including fencing, video surveillance, and access restrictions.
Kennel Conditions: Proper ventilation, drainage, and compliance with SOW Sections 4B.1 – 4B.5.
24/7 Access: Facility must allow 24/7 CBP personnel access per SOW Section 4A.1.
Video Surveillance Compliance: Continuous 24/7 video surveillance per SOW Section 4B.9, with remote access for CBP Supervisors.
Regulatory Compliance: Verifiable adherence to the Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11) and other applicable laws.
2. Price Reasonableness
Competitive pricing will be evaluated for fairness and accuracy.
3. Responsibility Determination
Offerors must be determined responsible under FAR Part 9.104.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.
10. Compliance & Certifications
All offerors must comply with the following requirements:
Active Registration in SAM: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Electronic Invoice Submission: All invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance: Offerors must comply with SCA Wage Determinations for King County, WA.
Updated Clause Compliance: Offerors must review and comply with FAR CD 25-01 and FAR CD 25-03, including the revised 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Clause.
11. Attachments
Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Clauses and Provisions
Pricing Form
Wage Determination (WD) – King County, WA
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Components shall not consider or use these representations.
Contracting officers will not consider the following representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements:
-Paragraph (d) and (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services;
-Paragraphs (b)(33), (b)(34), (e)(1)(ix), (e)(1)(ix), and (e)(1)(x) of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(46), E.O. 14057 does not apply;
-Paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(I) and (e)(1)(ii)(J) of Alternate II of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services; and
-Paragraphs (a)(1)(vii) and (a)(1)(viii) of 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(1)(xvii), E.O. 14057 does not apply.
Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
Update #3 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Kenneling Services for CBP Canine Enforcement Program – Seattle
Solicitation Number: 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216)
1. General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). It is being issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation Number
Solicitation Number 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025.
3. Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 812910 – Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
Only qualified small business sources are eligible to submit offers for consideration.
4. Description of Requirements
4.1 Objective
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), requires commercial kenneling services to house and care for up to 10 CBP-owned canines in accordance with Section 8 of the Statement of Work (SOW).
All services must comply with:
Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11)
National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook (HB 3200-07B)
All OSHA, EPA, state, and local laws applicable to commercial kennel operations
5. Place of Performance
The kennel facility must be located within the United States and within 10 miles (by road) of the CBP Area Port of Seattle.
CBP Facility Location for Distance Calculation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Area Port of Seattle
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
The contractor must meet all SOW requirements and provide 24/7 access to ensure operational effectiveness.
6. Type of Contract
CBP intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items).
Pricing will be structured per-dog, per-day for up to 10 CBP-owned canines.
Invoices will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Base Period: 3/10/2024 – 06/09/2025 (3 months)
Option Period(s): Subject to approval.
7. Submission Requirements
Required Proposal Components
Offerors shall submit a comprehensive proposal that includes:
1. Company Information
Legal Business Name
Business Address
Point of Contact (POC) Name, Title, Phone, and Email
SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (Active SAM.gov registration required)
2. Technical Capability Statement
Kennel Facilities Description (floor plans, security measures, video surveillance, fencing, and climate control)
Operations Plan (daily care, feeding, sanitation, and emergency procedures)
Security and Emergency Response Plan (escaped dog plan, emergency response procedures, unauthorized access prevention)
Regulatory Compliance Documentation (proof of compliance with the Animal Welfare Act & National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook)
3. Pricing Proposal
Firm-Fixed Daily Rate per Dog
Detailed Breakdown of Costs (Per-Dog, Per-Day)
4. Required Certifications & Compliance Documentation
Facility Licenses & Permits (Due with Quote)
Fire Evacuation & Emergency Procedures Plan (Due with Quote)
Escaped Dog Plan (Due within 10 days of award)
Video Surveillance Plan & CBP Access Credentials (Due with Quote)
Animal Injury Response Procedures (Due within 10 days of award)
Insurance Documentation (Due with Quote)
8. Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Email: christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov
Submission Deadline: March 6, 2025 – Close of Business (COB)
Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late proposals will not be accepted or evaluated.
9. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology in accordance with FAR 12.602.
1. Technical Acceptability
Offerors must demonstrate full compliance with all SOW requirements, including:
Facility Security: Meets all SOW Section 4B requirements, including fencing, video surveillance, and access restrictions.
Kennel Conditions: Proper ventilation, drainage, and compliance with SOW Sections 4B.1 – 4B.5.
24/7 Access: Facility must allow 24/7 CBP personnel access per SOW Section 4A.1.
Video Surveillance Compliance: Continuous 24/7 video surveillance per SOW Section 4B.9, with remote access for CBP Supervisors.
Regulatory Compliance: Verifiable adherence to the Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11) and other applicable laws.
2. Price Reasonableness
Competitive pricing will be evaluated for fairness and accuracy.
3. Responsibility Determination
Offerors must be determined responsible under FAR Part 9.104.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.
10. Compliance & Certifications
All offerors must comply with the following requirements:
Active Registration in SAM: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Electronic Invoice Submission: All invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance: Offerors must comply with SCA Wage Determinations for King County, WA.
Updated Clause Compliance: Offerors must review and comply with FAR CD 25-01 and FAR CD 25-03, including the revised 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Clause.
11. Attachments
Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Clauses and Provisions
Pricing Form
Wage Determination (WD) – King County, WA
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Components shall not consider or use these representations.
Contracting officers will not consider the following representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements:
-Paragraph (d) and (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services;
-Paragraphs (b)(33), (b)(34), (e)(1)(ix), (e)(1)(ix), and (e)(1)(x) of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(46), E.O. 14057 does not apply;
-Paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(I) and (e)(1)(ii)(J) of Alternate II of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services; and
-Paragraphs (a)(1)(vii) and (a)(1)(viii) of 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(1)(xvii), E.O. 14057 does not apply.
Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
Update #2 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Kenneling Services for CBP Canine Enforcement Program – Seattle
Solicitation Number: 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216)
1. General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). It is being issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation Number
Solicitation Number 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025.
3. Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 812910 – Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
Only qualified small business sources are eligible to submit offers for consideration.
4. Description of Requirements
4.1 Objective
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), requires commercial kenneling services to house and care for up to 10 CBP-owned canines in accordance with Section 8 of the Statement of Work (SOW).
All services must comply with:
Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11)
National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook (HB 3200-07B)
All OSHA, EPA, state, and local laws applicable to commercial kennel operations
5. Place of Performance
The kennel facility must be located within the United States and within 10 miles (by road) of the CBP Area Port of Seattle.
CBP Facility Location for Distance Calculation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Area Port of Seattle
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
The contractor must meet all SOW requirements and provide 24/7 access to ensure operational effectiveness.
6. Type of Contract
CBP intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items).
Pricing will be structured per-dog, per-day for up to 10 CBP-owned canines.
Invoices will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Base Period: 3/10/2024 – 06/09/2025 (3 months)
Option Period(s): Subject to approval.
7. Submission Requirements
Required Proposal Components
Offerors shall submit a comprehensive proposal that includes:
1. Company Information
Legal Business Name
Business Address
Point of Contact (POC) Name, Title, Phone, and Email
SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (Active SAM.gov registration required)
2. Technical Capability Statement
Kennel Facilities Description (floor plans, security measures, video surveillance, fencing, and climate control)
Operations Plan (daily care, feeding, sanitation, and emergency procedures)
Security and Emergency Response Plan (escaped dog plan, emergency response procedures, unauthorized access prevention)
Regulatory Compliance Documentation (proof of compliance with the Animal Welfare Act & National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook)
3. Pricing Proposal
Firm-Fixed Daily Rate per Dog
Detailed Breakdown of Costs (Per-Dog, Per-Day)
4. Required Certifications & Compliance Documentation
Facility Licenses & Permits (Due with Quote)
Fire Evacuation & Emergency Procedures Plan (Due with Quote)
Escaped Dog Plan (Due within 10 days of award)
Video Surveillance Plan & CBP Access Credentials (Due with Quote)
Animal Injury Response Procedures (Due within 10 days of award)
Insurance Documentation (Due with Quote)
8. Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Email: christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov
Submission Deadline: March 6, 2025 – Close of Business (COB)
Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late proposals will not be accepted or evaluated.
9. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology in accordance with FAR 12.602.
1. Technical Acceptability
Offerors must demonstrate full compliance with all SOW requirements, including:
Facility Security: Meets all SOW Section 4B requirements, including fencing, video surveillance, and access restrictions.
Kennel Conditions: Proper ventilation, drainage, and compliance with SOW Sections 4B.1 – 4B.5.
24/7 Access: Facility must allow 24/7 CBP personnel access per SOW Section 4A.1.
Video Surveillance Compliance: Continuous 24/7 video surveillance per SOW Section 4B.9, with remote access for CBP Supervisors.
Regulatory Compliance: Verifiable adherence to the Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11) and other applicable laws.
2. Price Reasonableness
Competitive pricing will be evaluated for fairness and accuracy.
3. Responsibility Determination
Offerors must be determined responsible under FAR Part 9.104.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.
10. Compliance & Certifications
All offerors must comply with the following requirements:
Active Registration in SAM: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Electronic Invoice Submission: All invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance: Offerors must comply with SCA Wage Determinations for King County, WA.
Updated Clause Compliance: Offerors must review and comply with FAR CD 25-01 and FAR CD 25-03, including the revised 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Clause.
11. Attachments
Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Clauses and Provisions
Pricing Form
Wage Determination (WD) – King County, WA
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Kenneling Services for CBP Canine Enforcement Program – Seattle
Solicitation Number: 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216)
1. General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). It is being issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation Number
Solicitation Number 70B03C25Q00000125 (PR 20150216) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025.
3. Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 812910 – Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
Only qualified small business sources are eligible to submit offers for consideration.
4. Description of Requirements
4.1 Objective
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), requires commercial kenneling services to house and care for up to 10 CBP-owned canines in accordance with Section 8 of the Statement of Work (SOW).
All services must comply with:
Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11)
National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook (HB 3200-07B)
All OSHA, EPA, state, and local laws applicable to commercial kennel operations
5. Place of Performance
The kennel facility must be located within the United States and within 10 miles (by road) of the CBP Area Port of Seattle.
CBP Facility Location for Distance Calculation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Area Port of Seattle
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
The contractor must meet all SOW requirements and provide 24/7 access to ensure operational effectiveness.
6. Type of Contract
CBP intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items).
Pricing will be structured per-dog, per-day for up to 10 CBP-owned canines.
Invoices will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Base Period: 3/10/2024 – 06/09/2025 (3 months)
Option Period(s): Subject to approval.
7. Submission Requirements
Required Proposal Components
Offerors shall submit a comprehensive proposal that includes:
1. Company Information
Legal Business Name
Business Address
Point of Contact (POC) Name, Title, Phone, and Email
SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (Active SAM.gov registration required)
2. Technical Capability Statement
Kennel Facilities Description (floor plans, security measures, video surveillance, fencing, and climate control)
Operations Plan (daily care, feeding, sanitation, and emergency procedures)
Security and Emergency Response Plan (escaped dog plan, emergency response procedures, unauthorized access prevention)
Regulatory Compliance Documentation (proof of compliance with the Animal Welfare Act & National Canine Enforcement Program Handbook)
3. Pricing Proposal
Firm-Fixed Daily Rate per Dog
Detailed Breakdown of Costs (Per-Dog, Per-Day)
4. Required Certifications & Compliance Documentation
Facility Licenses & Permits (Due with Quote)
Fire Evacuation & Emergency Procedures Plan (Due with Quote)
Escaped Dog Plan (Due within 10 days of award)
Video Surveillance Plan & CBP Access Credentials (Due with Quote)
Animal Injury Response Procedures (Due within 10 days of award)
Insurance Documentation (Due with Quote)
8. Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Email: christopher.patao@cbp.dhs.gov
Submission Deadline: March 6, 2025 – Close of Business (COB)
Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late proposals will not be accepted or evaluated.
9. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology in accordance with FAR 12.602.
1. Technical Acceptability
Offerors must demonstrate full compliance with all SOW requirements, including:
Facility Security: Meets all SOW Section 4B requirements, including fencing, video surveillance, and access restrictions.
Kennel Conditions: Proper ventilation, drainage, and compliance with SOW Sections 4B.1 – 4B.5.
24/7 Access: Facility must allow 24/7 CBP personnel access per SOW Section 4A.1.
Video Surveillance Compliance: Continuous 24/7 video surveillance per SOW Section 4B.9, with remote access for CBP Supervisors.
Regulatory Compliance: Verifiable adherence to the Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR 3.1 & 3.11) and other applicable laws.
2. Price Reasonableness
Competitive pricing will be evaluated for fairness and accuracy.
3. Responsibility Determination
Offerors must be determined responsible under FAR Part 9.104.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.
10. Compliance & Certifications
All offerors must comply with the following requirements:
Active Registration in SAM: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Electronic Invoice Submission: All invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance: Offerors must comply with SCA Wage Determinations for King County, WA.
Updated Clause Compliance: Offerors must review and comply with FAR CD 25-01 and FAR CD 25-03, including the revised 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Clause.
11. Attachments
Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Clauses and Provisions
Pricing Form
Wage Determination (WD) – King County, WA
Files
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 20150216 Seattle Kenneling and boarding services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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