Metaline Horse Boarding

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price sole source award to Ellsworth, Eric Brian (9040 Boundary Road Metaline, Washington 99152) for boarding services of four (4) CBP horses. Due to the nature of Border Patrol’s operations, Horse Boarding facilities must be located a minimum of 15 miles from the Metaline Station, and meet all other requirements of the Statement of Work.

This proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any vendors who believe they can provide the services and can provide proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company’s capabilities information to the attention of Christopher Shaw, Contract Specialist, by Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).  Only email submissions sent to the following address will be accepted: christopher.j.shaw@cbp.dhs.gov. Information submitted should fully support the company’s capability to perform the work required.