Veterinary Services for K9 program in Guatemala
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191NLE23Q0048
- Agency
- Office of Acquisition Management Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541940 Veterinary Services
- Place of performance
- Guatemala
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks a contractor to provide veterinary services for approximately 70 working canines used by Guatemalan law enforcement agencies. The contractor must be able to provide monthly wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, emergency services, supplies and medications from a clinic equipped for specialized veterinary care. Services are required at 10 locations throughout Guatemala, with 24/7 emergency response and monthly health reports for each canine. Proposals are due by July 21, 2024 to begin a base period of one year with four one-year options through September 2028.
This total small business set-aside will be evaluated on the offeror's experience and capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the statement of work. The NAICS code is 541940 with the PSC code V2YR, to be performed in Guatemala. As the incumbent contract expires in September 2024, the requirement is to begin the following month with no budget specified. Services include monthly wellness visits to each of the approximately 10 locations housing a total of 70 working canines in the program.
Notice text
Facilities. The contractor, with a minimum of 10 years veterinarian experience, must have a clinic equipped with sufficient specialized medical and testing equipment to provide any medical attention required to meet the health needs of the canines in the program, to include possible hospitalization should it be deemed necessary, and certified personnel to attend to emergencies in the different locations on a 365 days per year and 24/7 basis.
Services. The contractor must be able to provide a high level and quality of customer service to the canine program, providing monthly visits to every post and maintaining an individual health record for each canine in the program. During each monthly visit the contractor must check, administer, and record in the canines’ individual health log:
- Contractor should check the status of ears, teeth, overall condition of the mouth, and perform dental cleaning and dental treatments (such as root canals, fillings extractions, etc), and anal gland cleansing.
- Size and weight control should be checked and recorded.
- Results of the monthly wellness medical exam to include quarterly blood tests and general examinations of feces culture, depending on the season and climate.
- Status/validity of all vaccines, ensuring that all canines’ vaccines are current and up to date.
- Control of Ectoparasites and Endoparasites with both topical and oral applications.
- Status of the canines’ nutrition, ensuring that any nutrition issue is immediately addressed to ensure the proper health of the animals.
- Emergencies in different sites must be addressed if need be.
- Medication and lab work might be included in accordance with each site visit or hospitalization and emergency handled, to determine illness.
- Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses and continuous monitoring of the canines
- Submit a monthly report for the activities carried out during the period of invoice detailing the status of each canine in the program.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Veterinary services.pdf |
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