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Care & Boarding Mule Mascot "Black Jack"

Awarded

W9124D-22-P-0143Federal

Submission Closed08/03/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense, specifically the W6QM Micc-Ft Knox, has established a sole-source contract for the care and boarding of Blackjack the Mule, the live mascot for the 1st TSC. This procurement, identified by solicitation number W9124D-22-P-0143 and NAICS code 115210, is valued at 225,771.11 dollars and covers a base period plus three option periods extending through February 2027. The services are performed in Simpsonville, Kentucky. The decision to utilize a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) was made after a sources sought notice posted on June 27, 2022, failed to yield a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The justification emphasizes that changing the animal's handler or environment could negatively alter the mascot's behavior, posing a safety risk to the animal and others. Consequently, the contract ensures the continued use of the current handler, Arvil Dobson Jr., to maintain stability and safety.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Knox

Contract Value

$167,220

NAICS

115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production

Place of Performance

Simpsonville, KY, 40067, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Awardee

DOBSON JR ARVIL

Award Issued Date

08/09/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

KNOX-SAT-2022-0086 - 1TSC Mascot (Blackjack) Care

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 4

Award Notice

AwardedAug 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/03/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Knox

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Knox

Office AddressFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

Contacts

Ranetta M. DeRamos

Samuel M. Henderson

Full Description

Changing the animal's handler and living area, or environment, was a concern and could have potentially altered SSG Blackjack behavior, risking his own safety and the safety of those around him. A Sources sought was posted on SAM.gov on 27 June 2022, noting the intent to set this aside 100& SDVOSB, with responses due on 29 June 2022. One response was received however, they were not a SDVOSB. Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), this requirement will be satisfied by other than full and open competition by Sole Source.