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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 05, 2015 FBO #4942
SOLICITATION NOTICE

88 -- 'Green' dogs for delivery in Colombia - RFQ/Solicitation Document

Notice Date

6/3/2015
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

112990 — All Other Animal Production
 

Contracting Office

Department of State, Office of Acquisitions, Florida Regional Center, RPSO-FL, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309, United States
 

ZIP Code

33309
 

Solicitation Number

SWHARC15Q0023
 

Archive Date

6/30/2015
 

Point of Contact

Rachel Carria Gaspard,
 

E-Mail Address

gaspardrc@state.gov
(gaspardrc@state.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Request for Quote solicitation document This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. DESCRIPTION The Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, has a requirement for the purchase of one-hundred and fifty (150) single purpose "green" dogs, with accompanying kennel, veterinarian health check, ID Microchip installed (with fifteen (15) digits to meet the international standard) and approved flight certificate dog for each dog, to be donated to the various partner governments in the region for law enforcement purposes. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 112990. This acquisition is unrestricted. 2. REQUIRED ITEMS One-hundred fifty (150) single purpose "green" dogs with veterinarian health check and approved flight certificate and one-hundred fifty (150) kennels. Dog, health check and flight certificate, and kennel specifications as detailed in Section 3 specifications below. 3. SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 3.1 DOGS Purchase of a selection of one hundred and fifty (150) single purpose, selection-tested dogs for law enforcement purposes including but not limited to drug detection, persons-tracking, explosives detection. The selected dogs must meet all of the requirements stated in this solicitation. The canine will be used in conjunction with a designated handler to detect narcotics, explosives or persons, basic obedience training or training for specialized activities including law enforcement, search and rescue, hunting in concealed areas and will work in the pursuit of concealed narcotics in airports, seaports and land borders or protecting people and property. The contractor/vendor must provide canines that are considered "work dogs" in a sufficient number to guarantee the full requirement of dogs are accepted and retained by USG. These are canines that have been raised from birth to the age of 12 to 28 months in environments that meet the technical requirements mentioned below. They must be conditioned to be very sociable, obedient, and never tied-down, a dog's behavior patterns and his social skills and relationship are directly related to the surrounding environment. The dogs' environment shall have open areas and creative spaces for training, play, exercise and social time with other dogs and people with a minimum space per dog of sixty square meters (60 mt2) approx.., there must be a medical care center with a local veterinarian available, and space for lodging and meals must be minimum of two square meters (2 m2). The environment must be clean and safe for the dogs. Breed: The canines shall be of the following breeds: German shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Golden Retrievers, or Labrador that meet the requirements described below. Age: The canine shall have a documented age of between twelve (12) and twenty-eight (28) months at the time of delivery. Weight: The canine shall weigh no less than forty-five (45) pounds (lbs.) minimum or more than one-hundred and ten (110) pounds (lbs.) maximum for transportation on boarding kennel type X-Large 500 series heavy duty. Size: The canine shall measure no less than twenty-two (22) inches (fifty-six (56) centimeters) minimum or more than thirty (30) inches (seventy-seven (77) centimeters) at the shoulder minimum for transportation on boarding kennel type X-Large 500 series heavy duty. Sex: The canine may be either male or female. ID Microchip: Must be installed prior to delivery and must be fifteen (15) digits to meet the international standard. 3.1.1 DOG CERTIFICATES For each dog, the following must be provided: Veterinarian Health Check and Flight Certificate: Quality radiographs, current vaccinations: distemper, hepatitis, parvoviruses, leptospirosis, canine cough, coronavirus and rabies. Hepatic test (Gpt got) renal profile: buncreatinina, hemoparasite (ehrlichiosis, hemobartonella, babesia, and dirofilaria), CBC, deloused record. Include in the stool tests or fecal examination by flotation and sedimentation, Current health certificate administered by a licensed, board-certified veterinarian by OFA (for U.S. vendors) or by the "Club Canino Colombiano" (for Colombian or other country vendors) must be provided by the time of delivery of dogs. 3.2 KENNELS One hundred and fifty (150) kennels type X-Large 500 series heavy duty (Brand: Vari-kennel, Crates or equal) are required. Kennel Type Outside Size (Inches) Actual Weight Volume Weight Maximum Animal Weight Maximum Animal dimensión Size X-Large 500 series 40"Length by 28"Width by 30"Height 31 lbs. 167 lbs. 120 lbs. or 54.5 Kilos 36" long by 24" wide by 26" tall Kennels shall meet following specifications: • Be constructed out of durable high-impact rigid plastic, wood, metal, or material of comparable strength with solid roofs. No cardboard kennels and must be non-toxic material. • Have removable wheels, if kennel comes with wheels. • Have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals. • Close securely, but not lock, allowing personnel to open it in case of emergency. • Have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side. • Have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct position-Airlines Logistics can provide these labels. • Contain some type of bedding, either shredded paper or towels, to absorb any "accidents." • Contain two dishes-one for food and one for water-attached to the inside of the kennel door. They must be easily accessible to agents without opening the kennel door. • Display feeding instructions and food, if applicable. These instructions should be affixed to the top of the kennel, along with shipper and consignee information. • Easy-to-clean use-and also includes wire vent grills and doors to encourage proper ventilation and promote a healthy flow of air, resistant to vibrations. Easy assembles, plastic wing-nut fasteners that will not corrode. 4. DOG INSPECTION INFORMATION Prior to final delivery, all dogs will be inspected and approved by the USG, and must conform to the specifications outlined in this document. To optimize and control the quality and level of dogs that are received, the USG is hiring a third party certified canine expert who will review all dogs in a pre-selection process to ensure that the dogs meet the minimum requirements of the contract and all international standards. The pre-selection process will occur at the contractor's facility. The inspection will include: pre-selection process for the dogs made up of a series of standard tests as described below, inspection of the facilities and environment for the dogs to ensure they meet the requirements previously described in Section 3.1 above. The USG will send designated inspectors (The international canine expert and veterinarian) to the vendor's facility periodically to review of facilities and dogs conditions, a maximum of six (6) and a minimum of three (3) unexpected visits per year will be conducted in coordination with the POC for this contract. 4.1 PRE-SELECTION OF DOGS: The USG inspector(s) will administer a series of standard tests, listed below, to determine whether each dog has the capability of fitting its intended purpose, the different objects used to administer the test will be provided by the USG representative and he will make the final and exclusive determination as to the acceptability or unacceptability of each canine. A. Physical Selection Tests 1.1. MAIN OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL SELECTION TEST. 1.1.1. Determine the impulses that every dog own will do the job, yes or not? 1.1.2. The likely problems that we will have during the training. 1.2. GRADING SYSTEM. The canine must perform average, above average or excellent, in the following method tests. 1 = Excellent 2 = Average 3 = Minimum average 4 = Low average 5 = Poor 6 = Unacceptable 1.3. A DOG CANDIDATE MUST SHOW. 1.3.1. An intense obsession playing with objects (toys). 1.3.2. Having a stable character. 1.3.3. Overcoming obstacles with confidence. 1.4. STAGES OF PROOF OF SELECTION. 1.4.1. Temperament and character. (This stage is divided into 5 tests) 1.4.2. Prey. (Includes 5 tests and examination of perseverance) 1.4.3. Tests of conflicts. (This stage is divided into three tests) 1.4.4. Evaluation of critical impulses. (This stage is divided into two tests) PRACTICAL PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPLETE TEST 1.5. FIRST STAGE: TESTING TEMPERAMENT AND CHARACTER. 1.5.1. GROUP: It takes place around several people to see how he responds, the dog should not be afraid or act aggressively towards people, should have a sociable and happy attitude in their behavior. 1.5.2. UMBRELLA: is evaluated as the dog reacts to the foreign object as follows: While the dog is standing in a passive state and is led by his guide, the instructor opens an umbrella suddenly and opposite, to see if the dog feels fear or if does not mind the strange object. 1.5.3. KNOCK: the dog is tested to see how it reacts to hear gun shots and the same at a distance of 50 feet behind/in front of him. We evaluated the sensitivity has the dog to noise, how it reacts and if so aggressively and also did not take importance to it, or it may happen that react with extreme fear. 1.5.4. SLIPPERY FLOOR: The dog must walk on tile or smooth floors to see if act with confidence in them; if the dog improves his behavior with exposure, then it is a problem of confidence and if no improvement then it is a problem of courage. 1.5.5. CONFINED SPACE: This test determined the sensitivity of the dog to move in confined areas. 1.6. SECOND STAGE. TESTING OF PREY: This test consists of a series of releases with objects of different materials. The purpose of this test: Determining if the dog will hunt and play with foreign objects when you are physically comfortable. The dog is evaluated to see if one will also familiar objects or foreign objects (hard and soft) This test is very effective when carried out on a hill or near a stream. A long strap 10 meter, 5 loot items: PVC, wood, copper, aluminum and rubber this equipment is used. With the dog in a post line position: while is stimulated with a toy which is then released into the hill by the Instructor, the guide dog while holding the toy disappears from view dog and then let go without giving any order. Aspects to evaluate: 1.6.1. Alert: Dog intensity Looks (pulling line) while being pre stimulated and the object is released. 1.6.2. Speed: physical effort qualifies the dog going and climbing a hill (the way it moves) 1.6.3. Hunting: The way it looks for the object using the urge to sniff. Time is very important. 1.6.4. Bite: the tenacity and the way in which the object is bitten by the dog. 1.6.5. Perseverance: It works as follows: after making the 5 launches with objects, the handler returns to take the dog online and instructor encourages him with a wooden object, the instructor puts the wooden object under a heavy object (cement block, an old wooden trunk, etc.) and climbs above it, the loose guide dog without giving any order. Dog evaluated as follows: The hunting drive, natural dog indication (passive or aggressive) and while maintaining object trying to reach. Time is very important. 1.7. THIRD STAGE. CONFLICT TEST. These tests are done after the test of perseverance, considering that the dog is tired, this test is divided into three tests. If the dog does not pass any of the tests of conflict will be discarded. The goal is to determine if the dog was conditioned to environmental or genetic impulses have to follow in order to reward. 1.7.1. WATER TEST: In this test we used a reward object of wood and a metal container with water, the guide takes the dog to the bowl of water and gives a bit of it, at least about 2 sips, then the Instructor wind is placed above water container to a distance not exceeding 3 meters, the instructor encourages the dog with wooden object and throws a foot back from the water, the loose guide dog without giving any order. Here the dog's desire is assessed to recover the object or also the desire that has to satisfy its thirst and not interested in the toy. 1.7.2. FOOD TEST: This test used a wooden object reward and a can of soft food. Like water proof follows the same steps, except that here it is not given to taste food. In this test the dog's desire is evaluated to go to recover the reward object or also not interested and the food is eaten. 1.7.3. TEST HANDLER: These tests used a wooden reward object and perform in a place nearby where the dog cannot enter the head and one can see the reward object. It is performed as follows: The Instructor gets behind the fence upwind and the guide is placed at a distance of 4 meters downwind fence; Instructor pre stimulates the dog and makes noise with reward object to draw the attention of the object can then reward placed at a distance of 25 inches from the fence and makes a side thereof at a time that will guide the dog to the fence where the object has been placed reward, then the guide back to where it was when the instructor encouraged the dog. Here in this test evaluated the intense interest in wanting to take the dog in order to reward no matter who is not the handler with him. We also note in this test if the dog goes where the instructor is or is going over the guide and is not interested in the subject of reward. 1.8. FOUR STAGE. CRITICAL DRIVES TEST. This stage is divided into two tests: test long releases and online search. 1.8.1. LONG RELEASES: In this test we used a wooden reward object and perform in an area with tall grass or woods. The dog is evaluated for hardness by diving into the bush and the level of impulses to hunt and sniff. 1.8.1.1. The dog is kept online and stimulated. 1.8.1.2. The object is thrown into the brush. 1.8.1.3. The dog is kept online until the object is lost sight of. 1.8.1.4. The dog is released without orders. 1.8.2. SEARCH ONLINE: the dog is evaluated to determine the degree of trainability and sensitivity to the guide. This test describes the way the dog completes search commands when the guide is nearby. Equipment needed: Toys, short leash, search area, (vehicles, buildings, pigeon house, offices, warehouses, etc.). The dog is stimulated with an object, and then placed the dog out of sight, standing in one location. A systematic search is then performed. B. Medical Tests: A complete medical examination of each canine will be administered by the USG veterinarian as part of the inspection. The offeror, prior to the inspection, will provide to the USG veterinarian the following documentation: Complete Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) quality Radiographs, periodontal process, vaccination records, ophthalmic and neurological certification, electro and eco cardiograms issued by a veterinarian, shall be provided with the canine at the time of the medical test to USG veterinarian to ensure that the bones, gait joints, muscles, teethes, heart, eyes, skin and neurological system are healthy. In the case of Colombian local vendors the radiographs and certification must be certified by The "Club Canino Colombiano" or for affiliated hospitals to this entity (certificates must be provided). The following applies to: Limbs/Joints: Any condition of the bones, joints or muscles that will hamper or restrict the normal performance of duty will be disqualifying, i.e. hip or elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, arthritis, or chronic lameness, fractures that are unhealed and/or healed fractures which may restrict normal performance of duty, ligament or tendon damage and muscular deficiency. Gait: Any canine displaying any gait abnormality, which could affect the canine's ability to perform normal duty, shall be disqualified. Teeth/Jaws review: All canines must have normal dental occlusions. There shall be no evidence of canine teeth (all four) weakened by notching, enamel hypoplasia, or abnormal wear. Oral infection or excessive periodontal disease may be disqualifying. Heart/Lungs review: The canine's heart rate sounds, and rhythms must be normal. Cardiovascular and respiratory system, in general, must be normal at rest and upon exercise. Current heartworm disease is disqualifying. Basic ophthalmic review: to check that eyes are healthy without alterations on eyelids, conjunctiva, lacrimal system, cornea, sclera, lens, anterior uveal tract and orbit, if an evidence of occurrence may be disqualified. Skin/Coat review: Skin and coat should be healthy and not have any evidence of chronic dermatitis, allergies, infections, injuries or parasite infections. Neurological system review: The canine neurological system must be normal if showing any symptoms or alteration evidence may be disqualified. An INL certified veterinarian will perform a full physical examination including x-rays to verify that the canine complies with the preceding physical and medical requirements. In general, all canines acceptable for purchase must be, as determined by the USG, in excellent or exceptional health with no acute or chronic disease or condition. At the time of evaluation, each canine must be determined by the USG to be medically able to enter service. The USG will certify in writing which dogs, those who have met all inspection criteria stated above, are approved for delivery. 5. DELIVERY Upon completion of inspection, USG-approved or pre-selected dogs shall be delivered by terms stated below. 5.1. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: The maximum delivery period for all one hundred and fifty (150) dogs is 270 calendar days after receipt of award. The dogs will be delivered in increments of thirty (30) to (40) at a time, schedule to be coordinated with the USG based on a course schedule to be developed and will be provided to the vendor at the time of the award, currently estimated to require deliveries every three (3) months. First delivery lot of forty (40) canines (ready for selection and testing) is required on or before July 06, 2015. The dogs must be delivered within five (5) working days after they are approved through the pre-selection inspection process (Section 4 above). If the delivery is not possible within five (5) working days, the USG reserves the right to terminate from the order the equal number of dogs unable to be delivered in time. 5.2. DELIVERY TERMS: FOB Destination - Colombian National Police Canine Academy at Facatativá (Escuela de Guías y Adiestramiento Canino de la Policía Nacional, Km 5 Antigua vía la Vega, Vereda Mancilla Facatativá). Partial deliveries will be approved by the Government. The items being acquired will be donated to the government of the ultimate destination, Colombia. The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, licenses, and paperwork. Price must include delivery to the above-mentioned address and compliance with all applicable export licensing requirements. If an export license is required, the items shall not be shipped until necessary export license is received. 5.3. DELIVERY AND TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS: Improperly done (marked, packaged, missing documents, etc.) shipments may be rejected by the Government and returned at the Contractor's expense. Required documentation: a. Canines profile and records: At the time of delivery, the vendor shall provide an excel chart including the name of the dog(s), photo, ID microchip number, etc. as shown below. b. Copy of medical records for each dog or Veterinarian Health Check required for transportation c. Current vaccination records: distemper, hepatitis, parvoviruses, leptospirosys, canine cough, coronavirus and rabies. d. Hepatic test (Gpt got) renal profile: buncreatinina, hemoparasite (ehrlichiosis, hemobartonella, babesia, and dirofilaria), CBC, dogs need be deloused. Include in the stool tests or fecal examination by flotation and sedimentation e. Current health certificate administered by a licensed, board-certified veterinarian (assumed by the provider) which includes and addresses the requirements above. f. Health certificates and certifications required by the airlines to permit dogs to be shipped by air. g. Current x-rays of the pelvis and hip area and the elbow of each forequarter h. Scorebooks: copy of certificates of evaluation and follow up from dogs 6. FINAL ACCEPTANCE The USG will perform final acceptance upon delivery at Colombian National Police Canine Academy at Facatativá. Upon final acceptance, the vendor may invoice for the number of items delivered. 7. GUARANTEE Contractor is to provide the following guarantee on all dogs selected: - General Health: 100% healthy, the dogs shall be free of any genetic defects or debilitating medical conditions unrelated to improper utilization or training for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance. - Skeletal Health: If a skeletal, bone, joint, muscle or tendon and ligament problem is detected within the first twelve (12) months after date of acceptance. - Genetic or hereditary diagnosed: during the first twelve (12) months after acceptance. - Neurological condition: If any neurological problem is detected during the first twelve (12) months after acceptance. - Failure of workability/compatibility: within first six (6) months after acceptance. If any of the above conditions occur, the vendor shall replace any defective dogs including airline transportation at no cost to the USG. USG will provide a supporting veterinarian record of diagnosis for vendor's veterinarian review. 8. RETURNS OR EXCHANGES OF DOGS DURING TRAINING PROCESS IN COLOMBIA The USG reserves the right to exchange or return a dog within one hundred twenty (120) days of receiving the dog if, during the training, the students, handlers, or the licensed veterinarian recommend a change based on an identified concern with the dog. In the case of exchanges or returns, the vendor will have five (5) working days to provide an acceptable replacement dog delivered to Colombian National Police Canine Academy at Facatativá (Escuela de Guías y Adiestramiento Canino de la Policía Nacional, Km 5 Antigua vía la Vega, Vereda Mancilla Facatativá). If the vendor is unable to comply with the exchange request, INL will reduce the quantity on the purchase order to the exact quantity of effective working dogs received. 9. INL SOURCE-NATIONALITY RESTRICTIONS 9.1. The source and nationality restrictions found in 22 CFR 228, as adopted by INL, apply to this RFQ. The contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and COR of any instance in which a waiver is required. The contractor shall identify the particular commodities or services needed, the country of source and nationality, the estimated dollar value, and provide documentation necessary to obtain a waiver under subpart D of 22 CFR 228. 9.2. For purposes of performance, the contractor shall assume that no source or nationality waiver will be provided. Failure of INL to provide a source or nationality waiver shall not discharge the contractor of its contractual responsibilities and shall not form the basis for any claim or request for contract adjustment. 10. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS: 10.1. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) will be used as follows: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, including but not limited to the following; A) Speed and efficiency for delivery of the dogs as well as the ease and efficiency for exchanging dogs should that be necessary with maximum of five (5) working days, so it is important to confirm if able to meet the proposed deadline or ability to delivery faster than five (5) days if applicable. B) Ability and proficiency for delivery and transportation to training site and provision of certificates and documentation required. C) Type and quality of kennels and identification microchips offered. (ii) price; (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304); A) Past performance and experience in the market as the time of experience in breeding, training and volume of sales in the domestic and international market. Per FAR 12.602, as simplified acquisition procedures are being used, relative importance of the above factors is not required. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) 10.2. For evaluation purposes, Colombian Value Added Tax (IVA) will be deducted, if included, from offered prices. INL Bogota has established procedures in place to recoup IVA in Colombia. 10.3. The Government reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable, unreasonably high in price, or missing required information. 10.4. To be considered for award, the contractor must be determined by the Contracting Officer to be responsible in accordance with the standards described in FAR 9.104-1. 10.5. To be considered for award, the contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov). Exceptions to this requirement are enumerated in FAR 4.1102. 10.6. Award will be made for up to three separate awards as necessary to meet this requirement. The Government may make partial awards. One hundred and fifty (150) dogs offered that are determined to be most advantageous to the Government will be awarded. This can result in one award if one offeror proposes the 150 most advantageous canines, or it can result in up to three separate awards if the most advantageous offers are for a quantity of less than 150 dogs. 11. QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 11.1. PRICE: Unit and extended prices, inclusive of delivery charges to the Colombian National Police Canine Academy at Facatativá (Escuela de Guías y Adiestramiento Canino de la Policía Nacional, Km 5 Antigua vía la Vega, Vereda Mancilla Facatativá). Quotes may be for a minimum of 30 dogs or for up to 150 dogs (including health checks and approved flight certificates), the quantity of kennels quoted must be equal to the quantity of dogs quoted. Price information shall be submitted utilizing the following line item structure: CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Price Extended Price 001 Single purpose "green" dogs incl. Health check & flight certificate & installed id Microchip (insert) EA (insert) (insert) 002 Kennels (insert) EA (insert) (insert) 11.2. DESCRIPTION: Quotations must include the following: 1. Accreditation of Past Performance: Industry and Commerce certificate where the registered business is breeding and dog training as a common regimen designation, with no less than (5) five years of accreditation, for Colombian vendor or similar document depending country of origin for purchase of dogs. 2. Confirmation of compliance with taxes payments represented by Taxes Declaration Certificate: includes payment of VAT, "Reteica", "CRE" and tax retention. Similar document depending country of origin for purchase of dogs. 3. Confirmation of compliance with hiring certificate veterinary continuously on the Veterinary recruitment certificate accredited by "Asociación de Veterinarios y Zootecnistas Colombiana" (COMVEZCOL) or similar association depending country of origin for purchase of canines (minimum 6 months of validity) 4. Confirmation of compliance with hiring certificate canine trainer continuously on the Hiring certificate of a minimum (1) canine instructor trainer endorsed or approved by the Superintendence of Industry and surveillance or similar association depending on country of origin for purchase of canines (minimum 6 months of validity) 5. Confirmation of compliance with employees laws hiring on Parafiscal payment certificate, single copy of payroll taxes payment form (copy of form of the last 6 months) or similar document depending country of origin for purchase of canines (minimum 6 months of validity) 6. Detailed Technical specifications of dogs you currently have in stock to offer for the first delivery lot(s) (starting July 6, 2015) (name, photo, chip number if available, breed, age on months, weight, sex and size), detailed technical information from ID Microchip installed (with fifteen (15) digits to meet the international standard) and kennel specifications to verify the quoted product meets the required specifications; for canines and additional requirements a literature may be provided. Quotation must demonstrate compliance with all required features. 7. Description of how and when you will obtain additionaldogs to meet the full quantity quoted (as applicable above and beyond the quantity you have in stock). 8. Warranty/guaranty information on General and skeletal health, Genetic and neurological conditions and Failure of workability or compatibility including a detailed explanation of warranty/guaranty coverage. 9. Confirmation of compliance with the proposed delivery time, stated in terms of number of calendar days, after purchase order issuance and the time proposed, also in calendar days, for the case of the exchange of dogs when required by INL. If you propose and offer other (sooner or later) than the five (5) days required by this solicitation, please specify how many calendar days in your quote. 10. Detailed specifications of the kennels and microchips of additional units to be provided, above the number you have in stock, to meet the full quantity of dogs and kennels quoted by your company. 11.3. COMPANY INFORMATION: Include company name, address, website (if available), telephone number, and POC information. Include DUNS number and statement that the company is registered in SAM. Provide documentation demonstrating company is authorized to supply and export the dogs if applicable. 11.4. CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3 and 52.209-7) or statement that the certifications are available in SAM (www.sam.gov). Completion of Defense Base Act Certification (DOSAR 652.228-70), as applicable, if services will be required on site in Colombia. 11.5. PAST PERFORMANCE: A list of contracts within the last five (5) years for the breeding, training, provision, shipment, and exportation (when applicable) of comparable volume, type, and quality of dogs and support to federal or commercial customers. The list shall include contact information (name, organization, email, and phone) and be limited to no more than five (5) references. Include information on company performance and experience on breeding and dog training. 12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: 12.1. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department of State. This solicitation number SWHARC15Q0023 is issued as an RFQ under subpart 12.6 and 13.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a solicitation document incorporating FAR clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81. 12.2. This RFQ incorporates one or more clauses and provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: FAR clauses/provisions may be accessed at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html DOSAR clauses/provisions may be accessed at: http://www.statebuy.state.gov/dosar/dosartoc.htm These addresses are subject to change. You may also use an Internet "search engine" (e.g., Yahoo, Google, etc.) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR and DOSAR. 12.2.1. The following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.204-13, Central Contractor Registration Maintenance 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items The following clauses are selected under paragraph (b): 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns [Does not apply if the order, together with all of its subcontracts, will be performed entirely outside of the United States and its outlying areas]; 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan [Applies if FAR clause 52.219-8 applies and subcontracting possibilities exists]; 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan [Applies if FAR clause 52.219-9 applies]; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation [Applies if contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas]; 52.222-3, Convict Labor [Applies if order is to be performed in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands]; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities [Applies if FAR clause 52.222-26 applies]; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity [See FAR 22.807 for Exemptions]; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans [Does not apply if work is performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States]; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities [Does not apply if both performance of the work and the recruitment of workers will occur outside the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island]; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans [Applies if FAR clause 52.222-35 applies]; 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act [Does not apply to work performed exclusively outside the United States]; 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language 52.227-14, Rights in Data - General 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License 52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION) 12.2.2. The following DOSAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. 652.206-70, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman (AUG 1999) (DEVIATION) 652.219-70, Department of State Subcontracting Goals (APR 2004) [Applies only if a Subcontracting Plan is required. See FAR clause 52.219-9] Fill-in paragraph (b): For the fiscal year 2014, the Department's subcontracting goals are as follows: (1) Goal for subcontracting to SB: 38% (2) Goal for subcontracting to SDB: 5% (3) Goal for subcontracting to SWB: 5% (4) Goal for subcontracting to HUBZone Firms: 3% (5) Goal for subcontracting to SDVO: 3% 652.219-72, Department of State Mentor-Protégé Program (APR 2004) 652.225-70, Arab League Boycott of Israel (AUG 1999) 652.225-71, Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended (AUG 1999) 652.229-70, Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors Within the United States (JUL 1988) [Applies to prospective contractors located inside the United States when the acquisition involves export of supplies to an overseas post] 652.229-71, Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad (AUG 1999) 652.242-71, Notice of Shipments (JUL 1988) [Applies to orders performed outside the United States when overseas shipment of supplies will be required] 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) [Applies to US sources when overseas shipment of supplies will be required] 652.242-73, Authorization and Performance (AUG 1999) 652.243-70, Notices (AUG 1999) 13. QUOTATION DUE DATE Quotations are due by the date and time stated on the FedBizOpps website. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Rachel Carria Gaspard, at gaspardrc@state.gov. All questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted via email to Ms. Gaspard. Identify your questions and/or quotation as a response to solicitation number SWHARC15Q0023. Questions must be received at least two business days prior to the synopsis / solicitation closing date and time. 14. AWARD TYPE The Government will award firm-fixed-price purchase order(s) for the requirements identified in this RFQ, the Government may award up to three purchase orders as necessary to meet this requirement. The price shall include all direct and indirect costs, overhead, general and administrative expense, profit, shipping/delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, assembly, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award. Note: A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
 

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