CBP Detroit Kenneling Services

(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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(2) The solicitation number is 70B03C19Q00000219 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910.

(3) This procurement shall be a small business set-aside. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote in compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW). FOB destinations shall be:

Customs and Border Protection
Port of Detroit
477 Michigan Ave, Room 200
Detroit, Michigan 48226

and

Customs and Border Protection
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
2596 World Gateway Place McNamara Terminal
Building 830
Detroit, Michigan 48242

(4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of Kenneling Services. It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK. CBP reserves the right to award with or without a site visit to the contractor's facility, as well as make unscheduled inspections post-award to ensure acceptable conditions and that all requirements listed in the SOW are being met.

(5) The purpose of this procurement action is to procure Kenneling Services on an as-needed, daily basis with a responsible contractor. The current requirement is for eleven (11) canines; however, this number may fluctuate depending on the requirements of the work, and the quantity of dogs may increase or decrease over the duration of the service period. Please see attached Statement of Work for details of the requirement.

(6) Contractors must complete and sign Blocks 13, 14, 15, and 16 on page one of this SF 18 form (RFQ Packet). Contractors must submit the first page of the RFQ packet as well as the attached quote form for price per canine per day. In order to be considered for option years, please provide pricing for each year in the Kennel Price Quote Form provided in terms of a daily rate per dog. Contractors also have the option of providing a technical quote explaining how their facility is able to meet the SOW if they want to do so. Quotes that are incomplete, unsigned, or late will not be considered.

(7) The vendor selected for award MUST register in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 and receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a condition of the contract. Registration in SAM requires a valid Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number. No award can be made to a vendor not registered in SAM.

(8) Delivery of Submittals: Contractors must complete and submit the first page of the RFQ packet as well as the attached Kennel price quote form. The Price Quote, and the first page of the RFQ packet must be RECEIVED through email by the contract specialist no later than Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (Indianapolis). No phone calls will be accepted. Any questions must be submitted through email. Late submissions will not be accepted. The electronic submission should be addressed to the contract specialist Vivienne Herdman via email to Vivienne.C.Herdman@CBP.DHS.GOV.

(9) Note: Intended Period of performance shall be a base year and four service years:

Base Year: September 01, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Service Year 1: September 01, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Service Year 2: September 01, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Service Year 3: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Service Year 4: September 01, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Actual period of performance dates shall be outlined at award.

(10) The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) 2015-4839, Rev 9 is applicable to this requirement.

(11) Attachments:
1. Request for Quote (RFQ) Packet 70B03C19Q00000219
2. Statement of Work (SOW)
3. Kennel Price Quote Form Example
4. Wage Determination Information

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