Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 20037335. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 20031161 is being issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. This requirement is solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code 112910. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Tucson Sector Border Patrol HQ has a requirement for horse caretaker service for approximately eighteen (18) horses located at Naco Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ 8603. The number of horses may increase or decrease according to the mission requirements. This solicitation will result in one firm-fixed price, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contract award. The anticipated contracts will be for a base period from the date of award (est. 06/15/08 to 09/30/2008, plus four one-year options. All offerors must quote a price for the base period and the four one-year options. All participants must provide cost per horse per day. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Price, 2) Technically Acceptable, 3) Past Performance. To be considered for award offerors must be registered in: 1) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov 2) Central Contractor Registration at http://ccr.gov. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions/Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to extend the Term of the Contract; 52.222-49 Service Contract Act; All quotes must be received to Contracting Office on 06/10/08 by 4:00 local Time. All responsible sources should submit a response to Lorie Derr, Customs and Border Protection, Tucson Sector HQ Border Patrol, 2430 South Road, Tucson, AZ 85711; or email to: [email protected]; or may fax to: 520.748.3148. CARETAKING SERVICE: Base Year (108 days) Per horse per day $ _______ Total: $_________ Option Year One Per horse per day $ _______ Total: $__________ Option Year Two Per horse per day $ _______ Total: $__________ Option Year Three Per horse per day $ _______ Total: $__________ Option Year Four Per horse per day $ _______ Total: $__________ NOTE: Performance period for Base year shall be date of award 06/15/08 to 09/30/2008 = 108 days. STATEMENT OF WORK CARETAKER OF HORSES FOR NACO BORDER PATROL STATION BISBEE, AZ 85603 The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment (except as noted), supplies, training, and transportation to provide caretaking services for an estimated eighteen (18) horses owned by the United States Border Patrol located at Naco Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ 85603. The number of horses may be subject to increase or decrease due to retirement or changes in the needs of the service. CARETAKING: 1) CARE OF HORSES a) Contractor will feed horses twice daily. b) Contractor will feed horses in accordance with the directions of the Supervisory Border Patrol Agent c) Contractor will treat and/or clean minor abrasions and/or galls as needed. d) Contractor will administer minor medications, as well as maintenance medications (i.e. Fly Spray) as directed by the Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. e) Contractor will see to the general care and condition of horses. This will include but is not limited to the following duties: i) Pick hooves daily ii) Brush horses daily iii) Wash horses as instructed and as weather permits iv) Place horses in exercise area. 2) MAINTENANCE a) Contractor will clean and maintain the corral area and stalls daily. i) Manure will be removed from the stalls daily. Contractor is responsible for disposal of manure off site. ii) Feed bins will be cleaned daily. iii) Water troughs will be checked daily and cleaned as needed. iv) Trash will be removed from the corral area and stalls daily. v) The contractor will fill holes in the pens and may be required to spread sand in the pens as directed by the Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. b) Contractor will clean Horse Trailers i) Manure will be removed daily ii) Rubber mats will be removed and cleaned once a month. iii) Boards will be cleaned & inspected for damage once a month. c) Contractor is responsible for disposal of manure. Manure will de disposed off site. d) Contractor will perform tack maintenance to insure that all equipment is clean and serviceable. e) Contractor will maintain general common area of facility as well as feed area to an acceptable standard and to provide a safe and clean environment for the horses. f) Contractor will be responsible for any changes and/or upgrades to the facility (i.e., adding sand to the pens, moving the pens, etc.). 3) REPORTS a) Contractor will maintain a log for each horse. i) Contractor will log any medication given to the horse ii) Contractor will log any behavioral problems of the horse iii) Contractor will log all prescribed services and activities iv) Contractor will immediately report any abnormalities to the Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. b) Contractor will maintain a daily maintenance log for the facility to include work performed and any problem encountered. c) Contractor will submit invoice to COTR to be certified that services were rendered. COTR will fax certified invoice to Procurement at 520-790-0820 for processing. 4) Government will provide all horse feed. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: During all operations on Government premises, the Contractor’s personnel shall comply with the rules and regulations governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility. The contractor shall not enter any area to which access is restricted, unless specifically authorized in writing by the COTR. Contractor will provide a contact number for emergencies LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall be responsible and meet all applicable state & local state & local regulations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must meet all security and background checks required. Contractor shall be responsible and meet all applicable state and local regulations.

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