Animal Control Services, Fort Drum, NY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Department of the Army, MICC-FT DRUM, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Animal Control Services at Fort Drum, NY. This notice aims to procure all necessary resources for sheltering, feeding, and caring for stray animals. The requirement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside, provided at least two qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services include providing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for animal control. Key aspects from the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Operating during normal core duty hours (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F), with potential for work outside these hours.
- Ensuring contractor personnel are trained, qualified, certified, and/or licensed.
- Maintaining a contractor facility within 40 miles of Fort Drum, NY.
- Complying with all Government rules, regulations, laws, and directives, including environmental, safety, and occupational health.
- Adhering to security requirements, including AT Level I, OPSEC Level I, and iWATCH training, and obtaining DoD identification/access credentials.
- Providing monthly reports on domestic strays recovered.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research and planning purposes only)
- Anticipated NAICS: 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Service, with a Size Standard of $9.0M
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), conditional upon sufficient small business responses.
- Current Contract: W911S2-25-A-A004 (currently fulfilling this need)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Drum, NY
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Firm details: Name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, and corresponding NAICS.
- Interest in competing as a prime, and any subcontracting/JV/teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience (prime/sub, size, scope, complexity, timeframe).
- Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations to structure contract requirements for small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition, with rationale.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review. For competition concerns, contact Scott Kukes at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil or 520-944-7373.