MCRDPI Mascot Bulldog Puppy
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M0026326SS0009
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 112990 All Other Animal Production
- PSC
- 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised For Food
- Place of performance
- Parris Island, South Carolina 29905, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps is conducting a sources-sought market research for procurement of one purebred female English Bulldog puppy to serve as the official mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, with responses due by October 1, 2026. This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business.
The puppy must be AKC-registered, between 8 and 16 weeks old at delivery (December 1–15, 2026), white with brown markings, and possess sound and stable temperament suitable for ceremonial and community relations duties. The animal must demonstrate genetic suitability for Parris Island's heat and humidity environment. The breeder must hold active USDA Class A or B licensing under the Animal Welfare Act, maintain zero critical or direct non-compliances on USDA Animal Care Inspection reports within 24 months, and meet federal standards for sanitation, socialization, space, nutrition, and veterinary care.
Health and veterinary requirements include comprehensive pre-delivery examination with USDA Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, respiratory airway screening (BOAS evaluation), OFA clearances for both parents, and DNA health panel screening for Hyperuricosuria, Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, and Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1. The contractor must provide a certified 3-generation AKC pedigree, complete medical dossier, permanent microchip implantation (ISO 11784/11785 compliant), age-appropriate vaccinations, and a 14-day nutritional transition guide with 5-day supply of current diet. Physical delivery must occur within 100 miles of MCRD Parris Island. The contractor offers a 14-day immediate health warranty and a 2-year congenital/genetic warranty.
Submit responses to Andrea Learn, andrea.n.learn.civ@usmc.mil, 843-228-3813. Include Cage Code, socio-economic status documentation (HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business, if applicable), and a breeder capability statement.
Notice text
Sources Sought ONLY, this is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract/purchase order. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to seek out interested Small Businesses capable of fulfilling this requirement for a new USMC Mascot aboard Marine Corps recruit Depot Parris Island, SC.
MCRDPI is performing market research to determine available sources that can provide one (1) Purebred English Bulldog puppy.
Description:
The contractor shall deliver one English Bulldog puppy:
- Purebred English Bulldog, registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).
- Sex: Female.
- Age: Between 8 and 16 weeks old at the time of delivery (December 1-15, 2026).
- Color: White with brown markings.
- Temperament: shall be of sound and stable temperament
- Genetic Suitability: the puppy must come from lineage with genetic tolerance to the heat and humidity in Parris Island, South Carolina.
Interested Vendors shall provide the following information to the POC:
- Cage Code/ Unique Identity Code.
- Socio Economic Status (i.e., HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business).
- Breeders Capability Statement providing all requirements stated in PWS.
All Sources Sought responses shall be received by 11:00AM (EST) on 01 October 2026.
Please submit to POC:
Andrea Learn
andrea.n.learn.civ@usmc.mil
843-228-3813
**See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for details
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS MASCOT Bulldog Puppy.pdf |
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