Canine Kenneling Service- Port of Indianapolis – 20161593, Indianapolis, Indiana

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	20161593
Agency	US Customs and Border Protection
Office	Border Enforcement Contracting Division
Where	Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted	November 4, 2026
Bids due	November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Other services (NAICS 812910)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Shana Schreiner · shana.l.schreiner@cbp.dhs.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO subpart 12.2 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement of Kenneling Services needed in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. The current requirement is for three (3) dogs; however, this number may fluctuate depending on the requirements of the work, and the quantity of dogs may increase or decrease over the duration of the service period. Site destination shall be located within ten (10) miles…

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