Canine Kenneling and Veterinary Service - Charleston, SC
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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotes for Canine Kenneling and Veterinary Services in the Charleston, SC area. This requirement is for an as-needed, daily basis, initially for one dog, with potential fluctuations. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to establish a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a five-year service period. Quotes are due June 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70B03C26Q00000075) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services for CBP canines, including:
- Kenneling Services: 24-hour accessibility for canine retrieval within 10 minutes, secure facilities, proper sanitation, and adherence to specific kennel construction and run standards (e.g., minimum square footage, non-skid surfaces, adequate ventilation, temperature control).
- Veterinary Services: Provision of veterinary care as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), encompassing examinations, vaccinations, diagnostic tests, and treatments. A licensed veterinarian must be available.
- Canine Care: Ensuring canines are not kenneled with animals under quarantine or medical treatment, maintaining an isolation area, and having First Aid kits for personnel and animals. Procedures for handling ill or injured canines are specified.
- Food and Supplies: Provision of all necessary food, supplies, and equipment, including dog food meeting specific nutritional criteria, cleaning supplies, and disinfectants. Government-provided heartworm and hookworm medication will be administered.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Ordering Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031 (five years).
- Overall BPA Limitation: $350,000.00.
- Individual Call Limit: $15,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 812910 (Veterinary/Animal Care Services) with a small business size standard of $9.0 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET.
- Submission Method: Via email to colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov. Submissions must be in four separate PDF attachments.
- Required Documents: Signed SF18, Price Quote Form, Technical Capability Statement, and Past Performance summaries.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.
- On-site Inspection: CBP reserves the right to perform an on-site inspection of apparently successful quoters' facilities.
Eligibility
Quoters must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration by the quote due date and maintain it throughout the BPA ordering period.
Additional Notes
The Statement of Work (SOW), Wage Determination, and Price Quote Form are attached to the Request for Quote (RFQ) package. Quoters must review the SOW for all requirements.