Multi-Purpose Canine Handler Course

This is notice that Naval Special Warfare Group One, San Diego, Ca. intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Adlerhorst International Inc. 3951 Vernon Ave. Rvierside, Ca. 92509 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. H92240-10-T-G004 FSC U006 NAICS 112990 NTE $.075 FAC 2005-36 This notice is not a request for offers. The contractor identified is the only known source for the subject requirement. Responses to this notice will be used to determine if bona fide competition exists. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement action, based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. F.O.B Destination See Numbered Note 22. A written solicitation will not be issued. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 26 OCT 2009 TO 11 DEC 2009 (SEVEN (7) WEEKS) LOCATION: FACILITIES MUST BE WITHIN 150 MILES OF NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, CA. 92155 All responses must be received not later than October 22, 2009 02:00 PM PST No extensions will be granted. Submit inquires/quotations to: Purchasing Agent: Yvonne C. Federico: Phone 619- 437-0895 Fax 437-3547 Email: yvonne.federico@navsoc.socom.mil Description: Multi-Purpose Canine Handler Course (MCP) 1. Specific requirements of the NSWG-1 Multiple Purpose Canine (MPC) Handlers Course: (a)To include a fully planned and resourced MPC handler course that shall train a SOF Operator, with no Canine experience, to handle a dog. (b)The course will provide pre-trained Multi Purpose Canines capable of forensic Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) for area, route and building clearance, Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), pursuit/tracking, and bite/hold capability to restrain fleeing subjects by using less than lethal means. 2. By intent, the course requirements shall be and may exceed: (a)The course shall provide initial training to between 5, and no more than, 12 Handlers. The minimum instructor to student ration shall be no less than 1:4. The course shall provide the ability to sustain and improve initial training into intermediate and advanced capabilities. (b)The course shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to perform the services required. Personnel performing training may be supervised by employees of Naval Special Warfare Group One / Support Activity One to ensure compliance with SOW. (c)Until specified, the kennel facility will provide all pre-trained dual purpose dogs as set forth in the SOW. In addition 2 additional spare dogs will be available during the course period. These spare dogs shall be able to take the place of any of the primary dogs should they be hurt or fail qualification training. (d)Program of Instruction to be executed shall consist of following approved requirements. (1)Tracking in rural terrain: This shall be conducted on various surfaces (grass, sand, woods, etc.). The distances will increase up to 1 km on a 1/2 hour old track, and starting points will be out of buildings, cars and other random locations. Students shall also be instructed on general man tracking techniques. (2)Detection: The dogs shall search buildings both on and off leash with a passive (sit) alert for explosives. The dog will be trained to alert on high, low, deep, and buried hides. (3)Obedience: Students shall have a basic understanding of the Dutch Royal Police Dog Program (KNPV) training. Dogs and students shall be instructed on agility and obstacle course training. (4)Bite/Muzzle Work: Students shall be instructed on effective decoy and agitator techniques. The dogs and students shall also be instructed on muzzle fighting techniques. Primary focus shall be to condition the animal to fight/bite target, NOT bite equipment. (5)Building Searches: Students and dogs shall be expected to conduct building clearing operations. The dogs shall be expected to continuously engage (bite/hold) any active and inactive target personnel in the building. (6)Area Search: Personnel and Explosives: The dogs and students shall be expected to search areas and routes for explosives and personnel. The students shall be instructed on terrain analysis and search techniques. (7)Health and Care of a Working Dog: Daily maintenance and care shall be taught and enforced through the course. Students shall be instructed in basic vet care and first aid for dogs. Practical applications shall be conducted during the course. (8)Mounted and Dismounted Infiltration: Students and dogs shall be expected to move into objective areas mounted in a variety of vehicles. Additionally the handlers and dogs shall be required to walk 2 km with full combat equipment to or from an objective. (9)Combat Mission Scenarios: Periodic mission scenarios shall be connected throughout the course. Scenarios shall involve combat related sounds and distractions (non-combatants, live stock, food, etc). (10)Vehicle Searches: Students and dogs shall be instructed on techniques for conducting vehicle searches for explosives both on and off leash. Training shall include techniques for removing personnel from vehicles. 3. Lodging, Equipment and Equipment Storage. (a)During the handlers course the school shall provide AKC approved transportation kennels and/or trailers for the use of moving the dogs to and from the training site. (b)Storage for Government Furnished Equipment such as weapons and ammunition during the course shall be coordinated between the school house and NSW personnel. Instructors or staff shall be proficient in handling weapons and ammunition such, but not limited to, the following: (1) M4 Carbine (2) M9, M1911 or any other government issued sidearm. (3) 9mm Ball (4) 5.56mm Ball (5) 5.56mm Blanks (c)During the course, school house will provide or coordinate lodging for students; cost shall not exceed the government approved per diem rate for the area. 4. Canine Assessment and Selection: The paragraphs below detail acceptable breeds, physical appearance, size and weight requirements of dogs acceptable to NSW. (a)Breed: The Belgian Shepard, Dutch Shepard, Czech Shepard and German Shepard's shall be the only acceptable Multi-Purpose Canine. (b)Age: Dogs shall be between the ages of 18 and 36 months of age at time of the evaluation. (c)Sex: Males and female dogs are acceptable. All females not spayed at time of evaluation will be spayed prior to completion of training; school house will be financially responsible for cost associated. (d)Height: Height shall be measured from the ground surface to the point of the shoulder blades and fall within normal tolerance for given breeds. (e) Weight: Weight shall be proportional to the dog's frame and skeletal size. Dogs shall not be overweight or underweight for their conformation. Using the - Purina Body Condition System TM acceptable dogs are typically rated 4 to 7 with the ideal of 5 on the 9 point scale. Severely overweight or underweight dogs will not be accepted. (f)Color: Any color typical for the breed shall be acceptable. 5. Medical Requirements: The following is provided as a helpful guide and example to all persons presenting dogs for purchase and is not intended to be a complete list or legally binding. In general, all dogs shall be in excellent health with no acute or chronic disease or condition, which could either hinder their ability to perform, or would be excessively costly to treat. At time of evaluation, each animal shall be medically able to enter training. All animals purchased from vendor prior to training; shall be vet checked, x-rayed and be given a DOD MPC medical record by a US Army veterinarian. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun (2008) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Feb 2009) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2009) The following clauses are incorporated by reference in 52.212-5 paragraph (a): Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3533); paragraph (b) 52.222-6 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11755) 52.222.35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Commercial Item Determination Test Program Over SAT (Up to $5M/$10M) if Applicable (IAW Far 13.501(b)) (DFARS 252.12-7000 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Jun 2005) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2009) FAR 52.204-7 DFARS 252-211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Apr 2005) Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A Required Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007)