Kennel and Vet services in Philadelphia, PA

(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 HSBP1013Q0037 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) 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910 with a small business size standard of $7 million.

(3) This procurement shall be full and open competition.  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 price technically acceptable.  FOB destination shall be Philadelphia, PA. 

(4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN intends to award a contract for the procurement of Kennel and Vet 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 will shall perform an inspection of the contractor's facility to ensure the facility meets the requirements of the STATEMENT OF WORK.

(5) The DHS, Customs and Border Protection require all contractors to complete and submit the attached quote forms.

(6) Contractors are expected to submit the quote form for price per day per canine.

(7) Note: Period of performance for the Purchase Order (PO) shall be one base year plus 3 option years.  02/01/2013 - 01/31/2017.

(8) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

    (a) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.

(b)  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  Complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the annual representations and certifications have been completed electronically at the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then paragraphs (b) through (j) of this provision need to be completed.

    (c)  FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.

(d)  FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and the following clauses in paragraph (b), (c); 52.219-6, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, & 52.239-1.

(e)  The following additional FAR & HSAR Clauses apply to this procurement: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds; 52.233-1 Disputes; 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim.

(10)  Full Text of referenced FAR & HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/