F--EMERGENCY - K-9 Support Services Invasive Species Protection

The Department of the Interior is seeking information from capable firms and businesses to provide K-9 support services for invasive species protection in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The work will involve canine inspections to prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species, such as the brown tree snake, Little Fire Ant, and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. The work will be conducted in austere conditions with limited resources. Interested firms should submit a capability statement addressing their organization's capabilities, experience, and qualifications. The statement should include information on the firm's ability to provide K-9 services, their experience with similar work, and their business size classification. Some key points to consider: • The work will be conducted in austere conditions with limited resources. • Firms should be prepared to work in areas with little to no cellphone service, limited to no electric power, and bottled water. • The government is looking for firms with experience in K-9 services and invasive species protection. • The capability statement should be no more than 10 pages in length and should address specific topics, including the firm's capabilities, experience, and qualifications. • The government may use the information gathered to determine its overall strategy for the project, including the potential for a small business set-aside or full and open competition.