Canine Kenneling - Port of Chicago

(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in
accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information
included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;
proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(2) The solicitation number is 70B03C19Q00000203 and is issued as a Request For
Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are
those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-05. The associated
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is
812910 with a small business size standard of $7.5 million.
(3) This procurement will be conducted using full and open competition. All
qualified, responsible sources may submit quotes in accordance with the provision at
FAR 52.212-1, and the additional instructions set forth herein. Quoters are advised
that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. Refer to the provision at FAR
52.212-2 and its Addendum, set forth herein, for the evaluation factors and
information on the basis for award.
(4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP),
Indianapolis, IN intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the
procurement of Canine Kenneling Services. It is required that all quoters submitting
a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All quoters
submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT
OF WORK. As part of CBP's source selection process, CBP reserves the right to perform
an on-site inspection of an apparently successful quoter's facility to ensure that it
meets the STATEMENT OF WORK requirements.
(5) Past Performance (for Responsibility Determination): Quoters shall complete and
submit summaries for not more than three relevant projects. Relevant projects are
those that are similar to those requested in this contract. All references should be
either ongoing or completed within the last three (3) years. The relevant project
summaries shall include the following information, not to exceed one (1) page per
project:
- Project Name
- Date of Contract
- Type of Contract
- Dollar Value of Contract
- Period of Performance
- Description of services provided
- Name, email, and telephone numbers for points of contact
A quoter without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past
performance is not available will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past
performance (neutral evaluation) during the responsibility determination.
(6) Quoters shall submit the signed SF18, attached QUOTE FORM, and Past Performance
information for price per day per canine to colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov no later than
9/5/2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Any questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted
no later than 9/3/2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. All questions and quotes must be submitted
via email. Government responses may be published through FedBizOps so that all
interested quoters will have access to the same information.
(7) The ordering period of the BPA will be 9/26/2019 through 9/25/2024.
(8) Attachments
(a) Statement of Work
(b) Quote Form
(c) Wage Determination. Awarded Vendors: B.M.K. Veterinary Associates, P.C.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $1,598,692.70. Contract Award Date: 2019-09-26.