Fort Benning Stray Animal Control
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 Department of the Army, IMCOM at Fort Benning, is conducting a Sources Sought for Stray Animal Control Services at Fort Benning, GA. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing humane and efficient processing of stray domestic animals. Responses are due by April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought is for informational and planning purposes only, intended to determine interest and capability for a potential contract. The requirement involves providing non-personal services for the humane and efficient processing of stray domestic animals recovered on Fort Benning. Key services include temporary holding, identification, transport, long-term holding, and disposition of animals. The contractor will be required to respond to service calls for animal capture within two hours, including holidays, and make efforts to return animals to owners using microchip or VTF data. A public-facing social media page or website for found animals is also required.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One base year with two one-year option periods (total of three years).
- NAICS Code: 812910 (Kennels, Pet Boarding)
- Product Service Code: R416 (Veterinary/Animal Care Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Place of Performance: Fort Benning Main Post Stray Animal Facility (7120 Tenth Division Ct., Fort Benning, GA 31905) and other pickup locations on Fort Benning.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit a brief narrative (not exceeding ten pages) demonstrating capable experience with projects similar in size and scope, including examples of recent past performance (within the last three years). Submissions must include business size and confirm SAM registration with NAICS 812910. Only email responses will be accepted.
Key Requirements (from Draft PWS)
- Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and off-post facilities.
- Facility must be operational 24/7 for drop-offs.
- Contractor personnel require Fort Benning NCIC-III clearance/authorization.
- Develop and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP).
- Comply with all applicable state, federal, and local regulations for animal handling and disposition.
- Maintain written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Authorized to establish, collect, and retain fees for services (impound, surrender, adoption, reclaim) subject to Contracting Officer approval.
- Employees must complete AT Level I training and undergo background checks if in contact with children under 18.
Response Deadline & Contact
Responses are due via email to megan.k.stockdill.civ@army.mil no later than April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.