Kenneling & Dog Walking Services - Newark Liberty International Airport

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection seeks kenneling and dog walking services for the CBP Canine Enforcement Program at Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal B, Newark, New Jersey, with proposals due July 15. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Newark, NJ, within 30 miles and 35 minutes of Terminal B. The contractor must provide commercial kennel facilities and labor to house 0–30 CBP working canines. The contract period is five years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Facilities must meet comprehensive standards: indoor/outdoor kennel runs of at least 24 square feet (excluding sleeping areas), raised non-porous sleeping platforms, sealed concrete or tile flooring with drainage, canopy shade coverage, temperature control between 50–90 degrees Fahrenheit, and 6–8 feet high security fencing. Kennels must be disinfected every four calendar days with veterinarian-approved chemicals, maintained pest-free, and kept sanitary with stools removed within one hour during staffing hours. The facility must provide 24/7 access allowing CBP K-9 Officers to retrieve canines within 10 minutes, with independent key access for authorized personnel. Canines must have full outside run access for at least 11 hours daily during daytime and receive 15 minutes of exercise twice weekly. The contractor supplies all food, equipment, and materials; provides potable hot and cold water accessible 24/7; and operates with on-site staffing Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. The facility must be located within the United States in a quiet, secure area. The NAICS code is 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. The PSC code is R416, Support–Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination 2015-4195, Revision 32 (effective May 13, 2026), covering Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey. Contractors must submit pricing for kenneling, bathing services, and food (if charged separately) on the provided Price Quote Form, registered in SAM with a current UEI.