Canine Veterinary and Kenneling Services - San Juan, PR

(1)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(2)The solicitation number is 70B03C20Q00000069 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541940 with a small business size standard of $8.0 million.

(3)This procurement shall be set aside 100% for small business. 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 any amendments that may be issued to the solicitation. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest price that is technically acceptable including past performance.

(4)The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP),Indianapolis, IN, intends to award a Purchase Order (PO) for the procurement of Veterinary Services and Canine Kenneling. It is required that all quoters submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) to review all requirements. All quoters submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the SOW.

(5)Past Performance (for Responsibility Determination): Quoters shall complete and submit reference 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 (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.