Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for market research only. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Los Angeles Field Office, seeks capability statements from qualified small bu... This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for market research only. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Los Angeles Field Office, seeks capability statements from qualified small businesses to provide commercial kennel boarding and associated animal care services for CBP-owned canines in the Los Angeles/Long Beach (LALB) corridor. This notice is not a solicitation and will not result in an award. CBP will not reimburse response costs. See attached Draft Statement of Work for full technical requirements. The SOW is draft and provided for market research only; respondents are encouraged to comment and may propose alternative, commercially viable approaches Scope of need Boarding and care at the contractor’s facility: secure indoor kennels; daily feeding and fresh water; exercise; sanitation/cleaning; quarantine/isolation; vaccination record maintenance; basic administration of owner-provided medications; incident reporting; and emergency veterinary coordination. Facility characteristics: proper flooring, ventilation and temperature control, lighting, secure fencing/perimeter control, video surveillance, controlled access, pest control, and backup power. Capacity/availability: ability to house 25–35 canines concurrently, with surge capability for up to 7 additional during emergencies; 24/7 access for CBP personnel; same-day and after-hours intake. Compliance: adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Animal Welfare Act and CBP’s National Canine Enforcement Handbook. Place of performance and proximity Services performed at the contractor’s facility within reasonable driving distance of LAX and the Port of Long Beach. Vendors should provide their facility address and estimated drive times to both locations. Facilities in or near the following ZIP codes are preferred but not required: 90245, 90293, 90066, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304. Classification and submission NAICS 812910 (Pet Care, except Veterinary); PSC R416 (Support—Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care). Anticipated set-aside: Total Small Business (subject to market research). Email a concise capability statement covering facility details/capacity, proximity, licenses/insurance, staff experience with working dogs, and non-binding ROM pricing by Dec 01, 2025, 3:00 pm CST to PATAO, CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTOPHER.PATAO@cbp.dhs.gov. Subject: “20155314 RFI Response—Kenneling Services (LAX/LALB)—[Company Name].” Do not submit proposals. Participation is voluntary and not a prerequisite for any future solicitation. Attachments may provide additional specifics.