Commercial Kennels/Boarding Military Working Dogs

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, is conducting market research on behalf of the Provost Marshall Office Quantico VA.  The purpose is to identify vendors capable of providing kennels and boarding for an estimated amount of 10 to 20 Military Working Dogs for an estimated time of 24 to 48 months.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA.

INTRODUCTION: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research and planning purposes. It provides industry an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding the draft technical specifications outlined in the Capabilities Statement below.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

Estimated quantity: 10 to 20 Military working dogs

Time: 24 to 48 months

Requested starting date: 1 December 2025 or sooner or as soon as possible

• The minimum run size of 8x8
• Facilities are required to be within the immediate geographic area of Quantico, Virginia.
• 24/7 access by us, and no access by anyone else to include kennel employees
• Break yard access dedicated to our MWDS
• Can not be housed or share common areas with other pets
• At least one Quarantine kennel (could be an option, as it would only be needed if a new dog arrives, or a dog gets ill)

The following are only needed if we are completely barred from utilizing the current facility for non-housing (i.e., we can still use the works spaces and utilities and even bath the dogs, just can’t put them in the runs…)

• Storage for food and Medication
• Bathing station for MWD’s
• Feed Prep area with sink to clean food bowls and water bowls
• Washer and Dryer to clean equipment (towels, rags, sleeves)

INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry’s feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required supplies/services. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely to gather industry feedback regarding the anticipated technical specifications, cost and performance risks, and other relevant considerations associated with the required supplies and/or services.

Please provide input on the following:

1. Capability: Can your organization deliver all products and services outlined in the Requirement Description?
2. Barriers to Competition: Are there any conditions, certifications, or proprietary constraints that could limit fair competition?
3. Proposal Interest: Are you likely to submit a proposal for this requirement? Please explain your reasoning.
4. Commercial Availability: Is this product/service commonly available in the commercial market?
5. Pricing Structure: Can this requirement be fulfilled under a Firm Fixed Price contract?
6. Competition Influencers: Are there any specific conditions, requirements, or limitations that could affect open and fair competition?
7. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing gives the draft requirements.  If unable to generate estimates at this stage, specify what additional information would be needed. Pricing should reflect all costs associated with course development and delivery, including travel expenses, if applicable. Please note that the ROM pricing is non-binding and shall not be construed as a formal pricing proposal.
8. NAICS Classification: What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) best align with this requirement?

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Submissions shall reference RFI No. “M00264-26-RFI-001A “Boarding for Military Working Dogs” in the subject line.

Interested vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses no later than 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 13 November 2025, via email to the following email addresses: hal.d.jones@usmc.mil and sharon.palustre@usmc.mil.  

Request responses shall be provided in no more than 4 pages.

Questions and comments regarding this requirement will be accepted, reviewed and answered if the Government determines responses are warranted.

The Government will not consider any vendor email that is incomplete or is not addressing this RFI questions. The Government reserves the right to determine if a response addresses this RFI, is not complete, and/or to not review a response without any further communication with the vendor supplying the information.

Submissions must include:

1) Responses to the “Industry Feedback” section of this RFI.

2) Business name and address.

3) Name of company representative, their business title and insurance.

4) Type of Business.

5) Cage Code and UEI; and

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the service, to include General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

8) Delivery Information Estimate lead time.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423.

The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.