Fort Knox Stray Dog and Cat 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 U.S. Army (MICC-FT KNOX) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing stray dog and cat animal control services for the Fort Knox military installation. This notice is for market research purposes, with the intent to set aside the requirement for small businesses, provided sufficient responses are received. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The government desires to procure all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary for comprehensive stray dog and cat animal control. This includes services typically associated with pet care (except veterinary), such as animal shelters and dog pounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (Size Standard: $9M)
- Product Service Code: R416 Veterinary/Animal Care Services
- Set-Aside Intent: Small Business Set-Aside, contingent on two or more qualified small businesses responding. All socioeconomic categories (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
- Published: May 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm name, contact information, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status/certifications.
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, certifications).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition, with rationale.
- Recommendations to improve the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude future participation. A draft PWS is attached. Firms should monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) for any future solicitations. Responses should be emailed to Candice M. Hodges (Candice.M.Hodges.civ@army.mil) and Samuel Henderson (Samuel.M.Henderson1.civ@army.mil).