MARKET RESEARCH · SOURCES SOUGHT

Commercial Kennels/Boarding Military Working Dogs

Department of the Navy (Department of Defense), Commander

Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (21 days left)
Who can bid: Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
Where the work is: Quantico, Virginia, 22134
Industry (NAICS): 812910 · Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
Solicitation number: M00264-26-RFI-001A
Posted: Nov 6, 2025

From the notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, is conducting market research on behalf of the Provost Marshall Office Quantico VA. The purpose is to identify vendors capable of prov…

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What to do next

Open the notice on SAM.gov and read what the agency is asking.
Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
Watch for the solicitation that may follow.

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