Veterinary Services

Incumbent serves as Veterinarian for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, Washington, DC. Responsible for assuring the health of all canines assigned to the force throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area. Description/SOW: FPS intends to procure the services of a Veterinarian to provide diagnostic, medical, and surgical services for canines at FPS, Washington, DC. Provide emergency treatment for FPS canines. Conduct physical examination of all canines entering FPS prior to issuing health certificates. performs and interprets laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic procedures. Explain medical findings and prescribes treatment to FPS handlers and kennel master. Maintains animal health records and prepares medical/non-medical reports as necessary. Maintains all vaccines, medications, and supplies that are required to maintian clinical operation, and grooming services as needed (bath, nails, ear cleaning etc.), and provide kenneling for temporary housing not to exceed thirty (30) days. Determine and supply nutritional requirements for canines based on breed and other pertinent factors. Serves as veterinary medical consultant to FPS (Kennel Master) regarding disposition on medical retirement of canines. Qualifications: knowledge of veterinary science principles and concepts required through completion of a full course of study for the degre of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a veterinary school accredited by the AVMA. Must have PennHIP certification. Ability to apply this knowledge to accurately diagnose, treat, and perform surgery; conduct animal disease control and pest eradication program; communicate medical findings and treatments both orally and in writing. Must perform examinations and make diagnosis within the current state of the art for veterinary clinicians. Must possess knowledge of working canine medicine/injuries.

Evaluation Factors: The Government will award a BPA for the services described in the SOW to the contractor whose proposal provides the best value to the Government from a price and technical standpoint. Technical evaluation will be based on past performance. The successful contractor's proposal will demonstrate the technical capability to effectively perform the required services at a competitive price. Thus, the contractor who receives award may not be the contractor who offers the lowest price.

Description: FPS intends to procure the services for an initial period of twelve months with four additional twelve months. The total contract period of performance is five years. The government intends to award a BPA as a result of the Request for Quote (RFQ). At a minimum, the contractor will provide medical care to at least 15 canines and a maximum of 25 canines during the base year plus each option year. The procurement is intended to be a 100% Small Business set-aside for small business firms having annual gross receipts not to exceed $6,000,00.00. All companies submitting proposals for this procurement must have a full production office at the time the RFQ is posted. Must be located within a fifteen mile radius of Washington, DC.