Intent to Award Sole Source - Utility/explosive detection canine/US Army Carlisle Barracks

The Mission and Installation Command, Carlisle Barracks intends to award a purchase order; base plus four option years, on a sole source basis IAW FAR 13.106-(b)(1) to Iron Rose K9, Inc., place of performance, 1291 Leidig Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Cage Code 8R7S5 for the requirement for the lease of a utility/explosive detection canine capable of supporting an installation wide detection and deterrence program at Carlisle Barracks.  Responsibilities include: training the Government Certified Canine Handler with the Canine provided, conducting vehicle inspections for force protection purposes at installation gate areas; conducting explosive detection sweeps of designated areas; providing canine support for VIP missions; clearing unaccompanied vehicles, packages and items discovered on or adjacent to Carlisle Barracks property, periodically conducting roving patrols for deterrent purposes and monthly refresher training. The contractor kennel facility MUST be within 10 miles of the Carlisle Barracks, to provide the housing, food, veterinary care, training and any other incidentals required in the care of the canine.  The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).  The NAICS code is 561612.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS, and a solicitation will not be issued. 

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received by Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 at 8:00 a.m.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. All correspondence shall be written and sent via email to lesley.a.huber.civ@mail.mil.