Kenneling & Veterinary Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive kenneling and veterinary services for its canine enforcement program in Houston, Texas. The solicitation requires a fully equipped facility capable of housing up to 18 CBP canines with specialized infrastructure including indoor-outdoor kennel runs, climate control, secure fencing, and 24/7 access for CBP handlers. The contract will be awarded through a competitive process evaluating technical acceptability, past performance, and price as equally weighted factors. Proposals are due by March 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with submissions required via email to caroline.r.manning@cbp.dhs.gov. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, and four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030.

The opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 541940 for Veterinary Services, specifically targeting professional veterinary and animal care support providers. The place of performance is located at Terminal E of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX 77032. The facility must meet rigorous specifications including 6'x4' minimum kennel runs, concrete foundations, CCTV monitoring with seven-day video retention, and comprehensive sanitation protocols. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the contract requires detailed provisions for facility maintenance, twice-daily feeding, veterinary coordination, and emergency preparedness. The contract will reimburse the selected vendor monthly for itemized services, with the primary objective of maintaining a secure, professional environment for CBP canine operations.