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Fully Trained Military Working Dogs

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FTMWD-JOINT-FY19Federal

Submission Closed10/26/2018, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

502 Contracting Squadron 1516 Selfridge Avenue, JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, USA

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NONE

Documents

Sources_Sought_Questionairre_-_Fully_Trained_MWDs.pdf

SOW_-_Joint_Fully-Trained_MWDs_Recommendations-DRAFT_for_Sources_Sought.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 19

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 26

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Submission Closed

10/26/2018, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

Office AddressJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

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Full Description

The Government is only conducting market research and attaining information This request for sources sought is strictly voluntary and is not to be interpreted as a quote in anticipation of a future contract award. to identify contractors that are able to provide all items/services listed below and the cost associated to acquire these specific items/services. All information provided is STRICLY VOLUNTARY. This is a source sought for Fully Trained Patrol Explosive Detector Dogs and Explosive Detector Military Working Dogs. Please see attached Sources Sought Questionairre and Draft Statement of Work. Currently we are only conducting Market Research to determine available sources that may be able to fulfill this requirement. There is an upcoming annual requirement for: 30 each Fully Trained Patrol Explosive Detector Dogs for the United States Army 25 each Fully Trained Explosive Detector Dogs for the United States Navy 15 each Fully Trained Patrol Explosive Detector Dogs for the United States Marines Please review attached Draft Statement of Work prior to filling out the Sources Sought Questionairre. If you feel your company can provide Fully Trained Patrol/Explosive Detector Military Working Dogs for this requirement please complete the attached Sources Sought Questionairre and email to jack.caniglia.3@us.af.mil along with a capability statement. It is understandable if your company cannot provide 70 fully trained Patrol/Explosive Detector Dogs on an annual basis but if you have the ability to provide at least 15, please fill out the Sources Sought Questionairre and send it to me along with your capability statement. If you have any question, please feel free to contact me at (210)671-1721 This request for sources sought is strictly voluntary and is not to be interpreted as a quote in anticipation of a future contract award.