RFQ 19CA7026Q0003 - CBP Kenneling Services

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is soliciting quotations for Kenneling Services for two CBP canines at the Toronto Preclearance Port of Entry (Pearson Airport, Toronto, Canada). This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, and award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Quotations are due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide commercial kennel facilities and comprehensive services for two CBP canines (Shylo and Ringo). Key requirements include:

• Providing a facility meeting specific construction, sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Supplying all necessary food, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensuring 24-hour independent access for assigned CBP personnel via key or key card.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for the canines.
• Providing K9 exercise time, proper feeding, and health monitoring.
• Developing and implementing emergency procedures for situations like escaped dogs and flea/tick protection.
• Prohibiting public access to CBP dogs.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
• Period of Performance: One (1) year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
• Pricing: All prices must be in Canadian Dollars. VAT is not included in CLIN rates and will be priced separately.
• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
• Product Service Code: R416 (Veterinary/Animal Care Services)
• Place of Performance: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotations Due: May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
• Submission Method: Electronically in PDF format, not exceeding 10MB.
• Required Submission Items: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and Proof of SAM Registration.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Evaluation will consider past performance, technical information, contractor responsibility, and price.
• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer.

Important Dates & Contacts

• Published Date: March 31, 2026
• Virtual Pre-Quotation Conference: April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Contact torontoprocurement@state.gov for details.
• Primary Contact: Jay Daniliuk, torontoprocurement@state.gov, 4165951700
• Secondary Contact: Afrin Sarmin, AfrinSL@state.gov, 4372213893