Commercial Kennels/Boarding Military Working Dogsview on SAM.gov

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, is conducting market research on behalf of the Provost Marshall Office Quantico VA. The purpose is to identify vendors capable of providing kennels and boarding for an estimated amount of 10 to 20 Military Working Dogs for an estimated time of 24 to 48 months. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS : Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA. I NTRODUCTION : This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research and planning purposes. It provides industry an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding the draft technical specifications outlined in the Capabilities Statement below. DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: Estimated quantity: 10 to 20 Military working dogs Time: 24 to 48 months Requested starting date: 1 December 2025 or sooner or as soon as possible The minimum run size of 8x8 Facilities are required to be within the immediate geographic area of Quantico, Virginia. 24/7 access by us, and no access by anyone else to include kennel employees Break yard access dedicated to our MWDS Can not be housed or share common areas with other pets At least one Quarantine kennel (could be an option, as it would only be needed if a new dog arrives, or a dog gets ill) The following are only needed if we are completely barred from utilizing the current facility for non-housing (i.e., we can still use the works spaces and utilities and even bath the dogs, just can't put them in the runs…) Storage for food and Medication Bathing station for MWD's Feed Prep area with sink to clean food bowls and water bowls Washer and Dryer to clean equipment (towels, rags, sleeves) INDUSTRY FEEDBACK : This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry's feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required supplies/services. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely to gather industry feedback regarding the anticipated technical specifications, cost and performance risks, and other relevant considerations associated with the required supplies and/or services. Please provide input on the following: Capability: Can your organization deliver all products and…