8820--CT Police K9 replacement and training.

Location: Connecticut
Posted: Jul 10, 2025
Due: Jul 11, 2025
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 88 - Live Animals
Solicitation No: 36C24125Q0636
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8820--CT Police K9 replacement and training.
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Notice ID
36C24125Q0636
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 10, 2025 08:31 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 11, 2025 02:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 10, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 8820 - LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD
  • NAICS Code:
    • 561611 - Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
  • Place of Performance:
    VA Connecticut Police Department West Haven , CT 06516
    USA
Description

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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as quotes, nor will any award be made as a result of this Sources Sought. Any information provided by businesses to the Government is strictly voluntary. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested businesses responding to this Sources Sought. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research only.
Description of Requirement:
Provide one (1) Labrador retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer between 12 months and 24 months of age. Provide training to the canine and Canine Handler to include supplies.
Prior Government contract work is not required to submit a response under this Sources Sought synopsis. The intent of the project is to award a firm fixed price purchase order agreement for one base year. The limitations of subcontracting will apply to any potential contract. The NAICS Code is 561611 and the size standard is $25 Million . This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there are any businesses that can perform this requirement to warrant a solicitation set-aside. Registration for any SD/VOSB s interested may be accomplished at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. All SD/VOSB interested firms must be registered in VETBIZ.GOV and Verified by VA CVE and registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts.
Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to technical capability of performance for requirements to include references with current point of contact and phone number); (3) companies seeking preference based on being a veteran owned business concern must provide proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz.
The response date to this notice is 7/11/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised the Government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via Ian.Herrick@va.gov. RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Firms responding to this notice who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this notice.
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Contracting Office Address
  • ONE VA CENTER
  • TOGUS , ME 04330
  • USA
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History
  • Jul 10, 2025 08:31 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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