20155314 Kenneling for LALB
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 20155314
- 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
- Long Beach, California 90831, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Los Angeles Field Office, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing commercial kennel boarding and associated animal care services for CBP-owned canines in the Los Angeles/Long Beach corridor. This is a pre-solicitation notice for market research purposes only and will not result in an immediate contract award. The primary requirements include operating a secure commercial kennel facility within reasonable driving distance of LAX and the Port of Long Beach with capacity to house 25-35 canines concurrently, plus surge capability for up to 7 additional animals during emergencies. The facility must provide comprehensive services including secure indoor kennels, daily feeding and fresh water, exercise, sanitation, quarantine/isolation capabilities, vaccination record maintenance, medication administration, incident reporting, and emergency veterinary coordination, along with specific infrastructure features such as proper flooring, ventilation, temperature control, video surveillance, controlled access, and backup power. Respondents should submit capability statements by December 1, 2025, with the understanding that this notice is not a solicitation and CBP will not reimburse response costs. The draft Statement of Work is provided for comment, and respondents are encouraged to propose alternative, commercially viable approaches.
This procurement is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 812910 (Pet Care, except Veterinary) and PSC R416 (Support—Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care). No incumbent contractor information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed at this market research stage, the scope indicates a substantial ongoing operational requirement given the need for 24/7 access, same-day and after-hours intake capability, and on-site staffing from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. The facility must be located within 5 miles of 11099 S. La Cienega Boulevard, with preferred proximity to specific ZIP codes including 90245, 90293, 90066, 90301, 90302, 90303, and 90304, though these are not mandatory requirements. All services must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and CBP's National Canine Enforcement Handbook, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to animal care operations.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for market research only. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Los Angeles Field Office, seeks capability statements from qualified small businesses to provide commercial kennel boarding and associated animal care services for CBP-owned canines in the Los Angeles/Long Beach (LALB) corridor. This notice is not a solicitation and will not result in an award. CBP will not reimburse response costs.
See attached Draft Statement of Work for full technical requirements. The SOW is draft and provided for market research only; respondents are encouraged to comment and may propose alternative, commercially viable approaches
Scope of need
- Boarding and care at the contractor’s facility: secure indoor kennels; daily feeding and fresh water; exercise; sanitation/cleaning; quarantine/isolation; vaccination record maintenance; basic administration of owner-provided medications; incident reporting; and emergency veterinary coordination.
- Facility characteristics: proper flooring, ventilation and temperature control, lighting, secure fencing/perimeter control, video surveillance, controlled access, pest control, and backup power.
- Capacity/availability: ability to house 25–35 canines concurrently, with surge capability for up to 7 additional during emergencies; 24/7 access for CBP personnel; same-day and after-hours intake.
- Compliance: adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Animal Welfare Act and CBP’s National Canine Enforcement Handbook.
Place of performance and proximity
- Services performed at the contractor’s facility within reasonable driving distance of LAX and the Port of Long Beach. Vendors should provide their facility address and estimated drive times to both locations.
- Facilities in or near the following ZIP codes are preferred but not required: 90245, 90293, 90066, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304.
Classification and submission
- NAICS 812910 (Pet Care, except Veterinary); PSC R416 (Support—Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care). Anticipated set-aside: Total Small Business (subject to market research).
- Email a concise capability statement covering facility details/capacity, proximity, licenses/insurance, staff experience with working dogs, and non-binding ROM pricing by Dec 01, 2025, 3:00 pm CST to PATAO, CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTOPHER.PATAO@cbp.dhs.gov.
Subject: “20155314 RFI Response—Kenneling Services (LAX/LALB)—[Company Name].”
- Email a concise capability statement covering facility details/capacity, proximity, licenses/insurance, staff experience with working dogs, and non-binding ROM pricing by Dec 01, 2025, 3:00 pm CST to PATAO, CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTOPHER.PATAO@cbp.dhs.gov.
Do not submit proposals. Participation is voluntary and not a prerequisite for any future solicitation. Attachments may provide additional specifics.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.4-KennelStatementofWork (draft).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Kenneling for LALB | Award Notice | |
| 20155314 Kenneling for LALB | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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