Canine Kenneling Service- Port of Indianapolis

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO subpart 12.2 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement of Kenneling Services needed in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

The current requirement is for three (3) dogs; however, this number may fluctuate depending on the requirements of the work, and the quantity of dogs may increase or decrease over the duration of the service period. Site destination shall be located within ten (10) miles of the canine's work site. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Indianapolis, Indiana 6801 Pierson Drive. Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 Twenty-four (24) hours of access to the parking area is required.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is Primary 812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services, small business size standard is $9.0 million. This procurement shall be Full and Open competition, Total Small Business Set-Aside. All qualified sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments.

The resulting award will be five (5) years, to the offeror who provides the Best Value to the Government in compliance with the provided SOW. Evaluation Factors are Management and Technicial Approach; Past Performance, and Price. This is a competitive best value in which competing offerors' technical capability and past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost or price considerations. Please see attached Statement of Work (SOW) for details of the requirement.