Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection, Field Office K9 Center - FOK9
ID: 20149000Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONPROCUREMENT DIRECTORATE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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All Other Animal Production (112990)

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LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking quotes for the procurement of up to eight untrained canines for its Office of Training and Development at the Field Office K9 Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The canines must meet specific criteria, including being between 12 and 36 months of age, healthy, and of designated sporting or herding breeds, and must pass a series of pre-screening, medical, and behavioral evaluations. This procurement is critical for enhancing CBP's operational capabilities in detection tasks, thereby supporting national security efforts. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by August 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Danielle Brandao Lacerda at danielle.brandaolacerda@dhs.gov or John Thomas Crockett at john.crockett@dhs.gov.

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    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for a contract to supply canines to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for training purposes. The contractor must provide suitable canines within 30 days of notification and bears all costs related to transportation of animals, including replacements for any that do not meet CBP standards. Canines must pass pre-screening, medical, and behavioral evaluations, and may only be returned at the contractor's expense if deemed unacceptable. Acceptance criteria specify that canines must be between 12 and 36 months of age, healthy, and of specific sporting/herding breeds. A detailed evaluation process assesses the canines’ health and behavioral traits, emphasizing physical and psychological suitability for detection tasks. The document also includes a warranty clause for any issues discovered within six months of government acceptance, obligating the vendor to replace any problematic canines. This SOW serves to ensure that the canines procured meet stringent operational requirements critical for CBP's law enforcement activities, thereby enhancing national security measures.
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) related to the procurement of canines for governmental use. Key details include a solicitation number, company information (name, contact, and location), and specific requirements regarding the canines themselves. Critical data points include the number of canines quoted, individual and total pricing, availability dates, and relevant characteristics such as age and breed. The purpose of this document is to facilitate the selection process for vendors providing canines, ensuring that all bids are evaluated based on standardized criteria. This reflects the government's structured approach to acquisition through RFPs, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the procurement process for essential services.
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