Department of the Treasury, United States Customs Service (USCS), Field Procurement Services Branch, 6026 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, IN, 46278

X -- KENNELING SERVICE SOL CS-I-00-21K DUE 120999 POC Sharon Meltzer, Contract Specialist, Phone 317-298-1180 x1175, Fax 317-298-1344, Email sharon.e.meltzer@customs.treas.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=CS-I-00-21K&L ocID=1802. E-MAIL: Sharon Meltzer, sharon.e.meltzer@customs.treas.gov. The purpose of this procurement action is to provide ongoing commercial kennel facilities and services in support of the Houston, Texas Canine Enforcement Program. All responsible sources for Commercial kennel facilities located within a twenty-five mile radius of the George Bush International Airport, Houston, TX will be considered. The Contractor will provide all facilities, equipment, supervision, personnel, labor and materials necessary to provide the services for Customs' owned canines. In addition to housing, the contractor will be responsible for cleaning the kennels and maintaining them in a safe, sanitary condition; administering other medications as prescribed by a veterinarian; bathing and dipping the dogs as directed by local Customs' personnel. The contractor will provide all necessary supplies and equipment necessary to provide the services. This includes such items as feed pans, water buckets, cleaning supplies and equipment, disinfectants, etc. The contractor shall provide dog food in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)which will be provided with the solicitation package. Twenty-four hour access is required and access keys will be necessary. Additional terms and conditions will be applicable within the SOW. These will be provided with the solicitation package. Terms and conditions regarding the kennel runs are also included in the SOW. For example, the outside kennel run will be at least six (6) feet by four (4) feet, not including the sleeping area; the outside kennel run will be equipped with a raised sleeping platform or dog house with at least three (3) sides and a top. The platform/doghouse will be placed in the shaded side/end of each run; each outside run will be covered by a canopy that will provide shade during all daylight hours wwhen the ambient temperature exceeds eighty (80) degrees Fahrenheit. Award will be made based upon best value, inclusive of Technical proposal, pricing proposal and Past Performance. Any interested contractor, who believes they can provide this service, may request a solicitation before the closing date found in this announcement. Soliciation packages will be forwarded beginning December 13, 1999 with a closing date of December 21, 1999. Anticipated award date is before December 31, 1999 with performance to begin on January 1, 2000. Contractors will be requested to provide a written Technical and Pricing proposal in response to the solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussion, but reserves the right to hold discussions if deemed necessary. Therefore, it is in the Contractor's best interest to submit a complete package before the Closing date/time of the solicitation. This action is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Sic 7389, Size $5.0 Mil. Provisions and Clauses will be applicable to this requirement. They include, but are not limited to: 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, current through FAC 97-14. Contractors interested in receiving a copy of this solicitation shall submit a written request to the attention of Sharon Meltzer. Facsimile requests are acceptable. Fax to: Sharon Meltzer, 317-298-1344. All requests must be received by Close of Business, 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time, December 9, 1999. Posted 11/24/99 (D-SN403593). (0328)

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