Canine Kenneling

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a solicitation for a 3-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Canine Kenneling services in support of CBP operations in Miami, Florida. The contract requires a commercial kennel facility to house, feed, clean, and maintain approximately 8 CBP-owned canines at the Miami International Airport and Miami Seaport. Offerors must submit a technical quotation demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work and a completed pricing worksheet, including their unique entity identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov. The government intends to evaluate quotations and award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Supplier quotations will receive a best value evaluation, with the contract to be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value, which may not necessarily be the highest technically rated or lowest priced offer.

The solicitation was originally 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 812910 with a $9.0 million annual revenue size standard, though a later amendment indicates the set-aside may have been removed. The contract requires a kennel facility within 40 miles of the work sites, with specific requirements for indoor and outdoor kennel spaces, climate control, and 24/7 secure access for CBP handlers. The estimated contract value appears to be relatively low, with a sample pricing worksheet showing a total 3-year value of $336.00 based on $1.00 per canine per month. The contract term is 3 years, with potential pricing adjustments permitted in 12-month increments. The place of performance is specifically at locations in Miami, Florida, including the Miami International Airport and Miami Seaport, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and facilities to meet the Statement of Work requirements.