Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESK)

This solicitation (70RFP326QEH000013) is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS). The agency is seeking quotations to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs) and Extinction Training Aids. Categorized under NAICS code 325920 and Product/Service Code 1376 (Bulk Explosives), the acquisition is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). The contract features a five-year total period of performance, running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, which is divided into a base year and four subsequent option years. The contract deliverables consist of Regional CESKs, Headquarters CESKs, and Extinction Training Aids. For the base year and option periods, the deliverables are structured as follows: - Base Year (10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027): 28 Regional CESKs, 1 Headquarters CESK, and 29 Extinction Training Aids. - Option Years 1 through 4: Recurring annual requirements for up to 29 Regional CESKs, 1 Headquarters CESK, and 29 Extinction Training Aids. Written questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically to the designated Contracting Officer, Joy Bearley, at the FPS Acquisition Division in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The deadline for receipt of offers is September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

This document details the terms and conditions for a federal Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS) to procure Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs) across various continental and international locations. Administered by Contracting Officer Marcus Mason and Contracting Officer’s Representative Shontay Cokley, the purchase order implements "Revolutionary FAR Overhaul" (RFO) class deviations. The award features a base ordering period with options to extend the contract annually for up to five years. Payment terms require the contractor to submit standardized, PII-free invoices within 30 days of delivery, either by mail to the Burlington, VT office or via a dedicated DHS email address. Final invoices must be accompanied by an executed Contractor's Release form. The document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses. Key clauses cover restrictions on subcontractor sales, whistleblower rights, small business set-asides, and equal opportunity standards. It also establishes a 12-month limit for submitting contract-related claims and specifies HSAR provisions, including instructions for disclosing violations and F.o.B. Destination shipping requirements.

This federal Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a requirement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS) to procure Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs) and Canine Explosive Training Aids (CETAs). The purpose of these kits is to support the initial imprinting, training, maintenance, and operational certification of FPS Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCTs), which secure federal properties. Under this multi-year, firm-fixed-price contract—consisting of a base year and four option years—the contractor must manufacture, specialize-package, and deliver regional and headquarters-level scent kits. The regional kits contain various actual explosives and chemical precursors, while the headquarters kits include additional specialized compounds. To prevent canine cross-contamination and ensure safety, the SOW mandates strict technical packaging specifications, including the use of medical-grade Tyvek breather bags, vacuum-sealed electrostatic shielding, and rigid overpack containers. Crucially, the contractor must also provide "extinction training aids" (blanks) to ensure canines do not alert to packaging materials. Deliverables must be shipped free on board (FOB) destination to various specified FPS locations across the United States. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in chemical scent formulation for working dogs, comply with Department of Transportation HAZMAT regulations, submit a Quality Assurance Plan, and adhere to strict security requirements, including personnel background checks and non-disclosure agreements regarding sensitive shipment details.

This federal solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS). The government is seeking quotes for Canine Explosive Scent Kits, with awards determined by the lowest evaluated price of proposals that meet or exceed technical acceptability requirements. To be considered responsive, vendors must submit their quotes via email to Joy Bearley and Marcus Mason by September 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Technical proposals must include a detailed list of the proposed kits, showcasing equipment model and part numbers, quantities, units of issue, component descriptions, manufacturer data sheets, and an itemized price list. Price submissions require complete unit and extended pricing for every line item using the SF1449 Pricing Schedule. The government’s evaluation will calculate the total evaluated price by combining the base period, all option periods, and a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 to ensure pricing is fair, reasonable, and balanced. Quotes must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. The procurement is guided by "RFO FAR" Class Deviation 25-21, which was implemented under Executive Order 14275 to streamline federal procurement processes.