Canine Kenneling - Port of Chicago

(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (2) The solicitation number is 70B03C19Q00000203 and is issued as a Request For Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910 with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. (3) This procurement will be conducted using full and open competition. All qualified, responsible sources may submit quotes in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-1, and the additional instructions set forth herein. Quoters are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. Refer to the provision at FAR 52.212-2 and its Addendum, set forth herein, for the evaluation factors and information on the basis for award. (4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement of Canine Kenneling Services. It is required that all quoters submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All quoters submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK. As part of CBP's source selection process, CBP reserves the right to perform an on-site inspection of an apparently successful quoter's facility to ensure that it meets the STATEMENT OF WORK requirements. (5) Past Performance (for Responsibility Determination): Quoters shall complete and submit summaries for not more than three relevant projects. Relevant projects are those that are similar to those requested in this contract. All references should be either ongoing or completed within the last three (3) years. The relevant project summaries shall include the following information, not to exceed one (1) page per project: - Project Name - Date of Contract - Type of Contract - Dollar Value of Contract - Period of Performance - Description of services provided - Name, email, and telephone numbers for points of contact A quoter without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (neutral evaluation) during the responsibility determination. (6) Quoters shall submit the signed SF18, attached QUOTE FORM, and Past Performance information for price per day per canine to colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 9/5/2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Any questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted no later than 9/3/2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. All questions and quotes must be submitted via email. Government responses may be published through FedBizOps so that all interested quoters will have access to the same information. (7) The ordering period of the BPA will be 9/26/2019 through 9/25/2024. (8) Attachments (a) Statement of Work (b) Quote Form (c) Wage Determination