Animal Caretaker Services, Fort Buchanan, PR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Buchanan (MICC - Fort Buchanan) is soliciting Animal Caretaker Services at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price (Single Award) contract. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive animal caretaker services to support operations at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks commercial services under NAICS Code 812910, Pet Care (Except Veterinary) Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price (Single Award)
- Duration: Base Year plus Two (2) Option Years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 812910 (Pet Care (Except Veterinary) Services), Size Standard $9M
- Quote Due: June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM AST
- Published: June 8, 2026
Submission & Registration
Proposals must be submitted via email, preferably in Microsoft Excel, Word, PDF, or similar standard formats. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments and must include acknowledged amendments with their submission. Timely submission is critical; late quotes will not be evaluated.
To be eligible for award, contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and ensure their annual Representations and Certifications, including FAR 52.204-26, are current. Failure to comply may result in ineligibility.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Felix Marrero at felix.r.marrero2.civ@army.mil or 787-707-2494, or Jose Lopez at jose.m.lopezfeliciano.civ@army.mil or 787-707-4574.