88 -- Notice of Intent - Dog Kenneling

The U.S Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), National Acquisition Center intends to negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial type purchase order with Celebrity Kennels in accordance with FAR Part 6.302. Multiple awards are not being sought. Requirement: Labor, materials, supervision, and facilities for the kenneling of U.S. Customs and Border Protection canines. Requirements of the service to be provided include, but are not limited to the following: 24-hour access to facility and 24-hour manned security at a location within 20 miles of the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport; the kennel dog runs will be sealed concrete or tile and shall be sloped to allow for drainage; the sleeping area will be equipped with a raised sleeping platform; and sufficient lighted parking space for CBP vehicles. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements of this Notice must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer by Monday, November 13, 2006. Interested parties should provide supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability of the firm/product to provide the kenneling service. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer at: [email protected]. No telephone submission of information will be accepted. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the Sole Source contract.