Kenneling and Veterinary Service for CBP/Area Port of New Orleans

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks kenneling and veterinary services for canines on an as-needed, daily basis at a facility within twenty miles of Slidell, Louisiana, with quotations due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement is open market with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance is New Orleans, Louisiana (423 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130), with the kennel facility required within twenty miles of Slidell. The current requirement covers one canine; however, quantity may fluctuate based on operational needs. The contract structure is a 12-month Base Year plus four optional 12-month periods, not to exceed five years total. Pricing must be submitted on a daily per-canine basis for each option year.

The contractor must provide comprehensive kenneling services including suitable indoor and outdoor runs, food, water, sanitation, and basic veterinary care (annual physical, blood work, vaccinations, and dental hygiene). The facility must maintain continuous on-site staffing from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily and ensure canines are accessible and retrievable within ten minutes, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Kennel runs must be disinfected every four calendar days with veterinary-approved chemicals. Construction standards require concrete foundations, proper drainage, temperature control between 40–90 degrees Fahrenheit, ventilation systems, and secure fencing of 11-gauge materials at 6–8 feet height. The facility must provide adequate parking with 24-hour access and security lighting.

The NAICS code is 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. All contractors must be registered in SAM and comply with prevailing wage determination requirements under the Service Contract Act (Wage Determination 2015-5189, Revision 33). Evaluation considers technical approach and capability versus price. Semi-annual facility reviews by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative are required.