8820--CT Police K9 replacement and training.
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0636
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
- PSC
- 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised For Food
- Place of performance
- VA Connecticut Police Department West Haven, Connecticut 06516, United States
- Points of contact
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- Ian Herrick ian.herrick@va.gov (207) 623-8411
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for procuring one Labrador retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer between 12-24 months of age, along with comprehensive training for both the canine and canine handler, including all necessary supplies. This sources sought notice is specifically designed to determine if there are sufficient qualified businesses to warrant a solicitation set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SD/VOSB). Interested parties must submit company information including name, address, point of contact, phone number, and DUNS number, along with documentation of technical performance capability with references and proof of veteran-owned business status if seeking preference. The response deadline is July 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with electronic submissions accepted via Ian.Herrick@va.gov. The VA emphasizes this is strictly a market research initiative and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or make an award.
While no formal set-aside designation has been established, the notice specifically encourages SD/VOSB participation and requires registration in VETBIZ.GOV, verification by VA CVE, and SAM registration for veteran-owned businesses seeking preference. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order agreement for one base year, operating under NAICS code 561611 with a size standard of $25 million, though no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed. The requirement involves the procurement of a single canine (one Labrador retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer) along with associated training services, with no indication of the timeline for service delivery beyond the one-year base period structure.
Notice text
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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as quotes, nor will any award be made as a result of this Sources Sought. Any information provided by businesses to the Government is strictly voluntary. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested businesses responding to this Sources Sought. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research only.
Description of Requirement:
Provide one (1) Labrador retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer between 12 months and 24 months of age. Provide training to the canine and Canine Handler to include supplies.
Prior Government contract work is not required to submit a response under this Sources Sought synopsis. The intent of the project is to award a firm fixed price purchase order agreement for one base year. The limitations of subcontracting will apply to any potential contract. The NAICS Code is 561611 and the size standard is $25 Million . This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there are any businesses that can perform this requirement to warrant a solicitation set-aside. Registration for any SD/VOSB s interested may be accomplished at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. All SD/VOSB interested firms must be registered in VETBIZ.GOV and Verified by VA CVE and registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts.
Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to technical capability of performance for requirements to include references with current point of contact and phone number); (3) companies seeking preference based on being a veteran owned business concern must provide proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz.
The response date to this notice is 7/11/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised the Government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via Ian.Herrick@va.gov. RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Firms responding to this notice who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this notice.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24125Q0636.docx | DOCX document |
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