MCRDPI Mascot Bulldog Puppy
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The Department of Defense, specifically the Commanding General at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify small businesses capable of providing a new official mascot. The requirement is for one purebred female English Bulldog puppy, registered with the American Kennel Club, that is white with brown markings and between 8 and 16 weeks old at the time of delivery, which is scheduled for December 1 to 15, 2026. The puppy must possess a sound and stable temperament and come from a lineage with genetic tolerance for the heat and humidity of Parris Island, including specific health and genetic screenings such as BOAS and OFA clearances. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 112990. Interested vendors must submit their Cage Code, socio-economic status, and a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all Performance Work Statement requirements to the primary point of contact, Andrea Learn, by 11:00 AM EST on October 1, 2026. This notice is for research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
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Parris Island, SC, 29905, USASet-Aside
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Sources Sought ONLY, this is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract/purchase order. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to seek out interested Small Businesses capable of fulfilling this requirement for a new USMC Mascot aboard Marine Corps recruit Depot Parris Island, SC.
MCRDPI is performing market research to determine available sources that can provide one (1) Purebred English Bulldog puppy.
Description:
The contractor shall deliver one English Bulldog puppy:
- Purebred English Bulldog, registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).
- Sex: Female.
- Age: Between 8 and 16 weeks old at the time of delivery (December 1-15, 2026).
- Color: White with brown markings.
- Temperament: shall be of sound and stable temperament
- Genetic Suitability: the puppy must come from lineage with genetic tolerance to the heat and humidity in Parris Island, South Carolina.
Interested Vendors shall provide the following information to the POC:
- Cage Code/ Unique Identity Code.
- Socio Economic Status (i.e., HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business).
- Breeders Capability Statement providing all requirements stated in PWS.
All Sources Sought responses shall be received by 11:00AM (EST) on 01 October 2026.
Please submit to POC:
Andrea Learn
andrea.n.learn.civ@usmc.mil
843-228-3813
**See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for details
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