Kenneling & Dog Walking Services - Newark, NJ 07114

Background
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to procure kenneling and dog walking services to support its Canine Enforcement Program. The goal of this contract is to ensure the effective management and care of canines used in enforcement operations, which includes providing quality facilities and reliable walking services for the dogs.

The contract will be established as a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) starting from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, supervision, and facilities to meet the kenneling requirements for up to 30 canines. Key tasks include:
1. Ensuring that all kenneled canines are accessible and retrievable for duty 24/7, with a retrieval time of no more than 10 minutes for CBP K-9 Officers.
2. Limiting access to CBP canines strictly to authorized kennel personnel only; public contact is prohibited.
3. Maintaining confidentiality regarding the identity and location of CBP canines.
4. Keeping the kennel facilities clean and sanitary at all times to ensure the health and safety of the canines.
5. Providing suitable space that minimizes distractions for the canines to rest effectively.
6. Staffing the facility continuously with at least one employee during active dog hours.
7. Implementing emergency procedures including fire safety plans and handling escaped dogs.
8. Keeping accurate records of all CBP canines kenneled during each billing cycle.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a five-year period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at US Customs and Border Protection, Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal B, Newark, NJ 07114, within a 30-mile radius from this location.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must have certification to provide kenneling services as required by local/state regulations. Dog walkers must possess pet first aid certification and pass a criminal background investigation.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent presence, with prior CBP Canine Enforcement Program kennel services performed at Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal B) by Ruffin It Ranch (70B03C23A00000042, 07/01/23–06/30/26) and Patricia Schnyderite (70B03C23A00000064, 08/21/23–07/31/26). The prior work descriptions closely match the current requirements for providing labor, facilities, supervision, and sanitary kennel operations with 24/7 canine accessibility/retrieval and restricted access to authorized personnel only. The scope also aligns as a continuation of ongoing kennel support for CBP K-9s at the same location, with canine counts varying by demand.