Vet services in El Paso, TX

(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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (2) The solicitation number is HSBP1013Q0051 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-63. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541940 with a small business size standard of $7 million. (3) This procurement shall be full and open competition. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest price technically acceptable. FOB destination shall be El Paso, TX. (4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN intends to award a contract for the procurement of Veterinarian Services. It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements. All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK. (5) The DHS, Customs and Border Protection require all contractors to complete and submit the attached quote form. (6) Note: Period of performance for the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall be 03/01/2013 - 02/28/2018. (7) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: (a) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (b) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the annual representations and certifications have been completed electronically at the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then paragraphs (b) through (j) of this provision need to be completed. (c) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (d) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and the following clauses in paragraph (b), (c); 52.219-6, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, & 52.239-1. (e) The following additional FAR & HSAR Clauses apply to this procurement: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds; 52.233-1 Disputes; 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim. (8) Full Text of referenced FAR & HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/