Kenneling Service - Port Huron

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is soliciting quotations for kenneling services to support its Canine Enforcement Program at the Port Huron, Michigan port of entry. The contractor will be responsible for providing a kennel facility capable of housing CBP sporting-breed dogs weighing 50-90 pounds, with services including 24/7 facility access, individual kennel runs meeting specific construction standards, feeding, cleaning, basic health monitoring, semi-annual heartworm medication administration, and comprehensive record maintenance. Key requirements mandate that the facility be located within 30 miles of the Port Huron port of entry, maintain strict sanitation and temperature-control protocols, follow specific nutritional guidelines, and comply with CBP confidentiality requirements. The award will be made to the offeror providing the Best Value to the Government based on three evaluation factors: Management and Technical Approach, Past Performance and Specialized Experience, and Price/Cost. Quotations must be submitted electronically by December 29, 2025, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current UEI number and Tax ID.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, consisting of a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods. The current kenneling requirement is for one canine, though the quantity may fluctuate throughout the contract duration. Contractors must submit pricing per canine per day for each service year on the Kennel Price Quote Form and provide a capability statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill the Statement of Work. The place of performance is Port Huron, Michigan (48060), and all applicable federal wage determination requirements for Michigan counties (Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair) per the Service Contract Act must be observed, with hourly rates ranging from $13.65 to $52.92 depending on occupational classification.