H--HD K9 Services (Base + 2OY)

The contract, identified as HD K9 Services (Base + 2OY), is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561612 for inspection of live animals, with a size standard of $29 million, exclusively open to certified small businesses. Issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada, this Request for Quote (RFQ) requires vendors to provide explosive detection K9 services at Hoover Dam and associated Reclamation facilities within a 15-mile radius. The contract spans three years from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, structured as a base year and two one-year options, with anticipated exercise dates in August 2027 and August 2028. Offerors must submit a firm fixed-price quote via SF-1449, including UEI, email, and confirmation of compliance with all Performance Work Statement requirements, including certifications for handlers and K9s, standard operating procedures, training plans, vehicle markings, and incident reporting documentation. All proposals must demonstrate technical acceptability through documentation meeting or exceeding PWS standards and satisfy pass/fail gates tied to small business size verification via SAM.gov and completion of the SF-1449. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer using an LPTA approach. Contract performance requires on-site presence one week prior to contract start for familiarization, with all work conducted on a scheduled and emergency call-out basis initiated solely by designated Reclamation personnel. Contractors must adhere to stringent security protocols including obtaining a PIV Card, submitting detailed personnel information for vetting, wearing distinctive uniforms with NIJ Level 3 body armor, and displaying “Security K9” identifiers on plate carriers. Vehicles used on federal property must bear approved identification placards. Training must occur outside of Visitor Center hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and without requiring additional security personnel, with all training aids removed upon departure. Contractors assume full liability for canines and equipment while on-site, must dispose of canine waste properly, and comply with Wage Determination 2015-5467. Invoicing is mandatorily conducted through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with enrollment triggered automatically after award, and no attachments permitted to IPP submissions. Contract administration is handled by the Bureau of Reclamation, with performance assessed via CPARS by a designated COTR. The contract