Department of StateIssuing agency·Washington, DC·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIThe U.S. Department of State, on behalf of U.S. Embassy San José, has a requirement for forty (40) trained detection canines to support law enforcement operations in Costa Rica. These canines will support tracking operations across various Costa Rican law enforcement agencies.
Prospective vendors must review the full Statement of Work (SOW), attached to this solicitation, in its entirety to ensure their submission meets all requirements. Failure to comply with the full SOW may render a proposal technically unacceptable.
The vendor shall submit Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) quotes using the pricing matrix in Microsoft Excel format, covering all aspects of contract performance, including:
Canines
Equipment
Vaccines
A 10-day-plus food supply
Delivery and transportation of all canines to San José International Airport
No cost-reimbursement line items will be permitted under this contract.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation using a best value tradeoff process. Non-cost factors — Technical Acceptability and Past Performance — are weighted more heavily than price; however, proposed pricing must remain in alignment with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).
Prospective vendors shall submit the following as part of their proposal:
Technical Proposal demonstrating understanding of and capability to meet the requirement (see SOW).
Past Performance References (3–5), formatted per Section 2.2.
Pricing Proposal using Microsoft Excel pricing matrix, per Section 1.11.
The vendor shall provide forty (40) single-purpose 'green' canines delivered in two intervals of twenty (20), approximately four to five months apart. Canines must be tested at the vendor's facility by GOVCR-certified instructors and INL personnel, and must pass physical and performance tests including environmental stability, hunting/prey/retrieve/air-scent drives, and possession/desire for a toy/reward object. The vendor shall provide equipment per canine including a plastic crate with automatic water dispenser, muzzle, slow-feeder bowl, stainless steel water bowl, food ration for transport plus 10 days, metal ID tag, training collar, flea and tick dips, leash, Kong toy, and Kong ball. The vendor shall deliver canines via air to San José International Airport at vendor expense, provide all export/import documentation, and warrant canines for health and performance defects.
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Source: SAM.gov (notice 89f60fe5dc2f49368c9a1917cd117df8), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.