Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Canine (K9) Kenneling, Food Support, and Emergency Medical and Surgical Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- BF040720251606
- Agency
-
Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541940 Veterinary Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for comprehensive canine support services at the Pentagon. This special notice announces the agency's intention to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Old Dominion Animal Health Center, Ltd. for veterinarian and canine support services for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541940 Veterinary Services with a small business size standard of $10 million and utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(1). The contract will provide services for a fluctuating population of one to 28 working dogs used by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. This notice was posted on August 4, 2025, with responses due by August 8, 2025.
The primary purpose of this procurement is to secure essential veterinary care, kenneling, food support, and emergency medical services for Pentagon working dogs. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods, replacing the current BPA that expires on August 31, 2025. Required services encompass emergency boarding, routine dog walking, twice-daily feeding at 6:30 am and 5:30 pm, bathing, and grooming services. Contractors must be located within 30 miles of the Pentagon and hold certifications from the Pet Care Services Association. Additionally, contractors must maintain accreditation from both the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association to be eligible for this specialized veterinary services contract.
Notice text
This procurement will be issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 541940 Veterinary Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $10M. The PSC code is R416 Support Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Canine (K9) Kenneling, Food Support, and Emergency Medical and Surgical Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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