Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection, Field Office K9 Center - FOK9
ID: 20148989Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONPROCUREMENT DIRECTORATE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (112990)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/689f0b8db1cf4c80b59e3ccd1a4f8e5c/view
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    Description

    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 the Office of Training and Development at the Field Office K9 Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The canines must meet specific acceptance criteria, including age, weight, and health standards, and will undergo medical and behavioral evaluations prior to acceptance. This procurement is critical for enhancing CBP's operational capabilities in detection and security, reflecting the agency's commitment to maintaining high standards in its canine units. 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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle Brandao Lacerda
    (619) 216-4181
    danielle.brandaolacerda@dhs.gov
    John Thomas Crockett
    (317) 614-4969
    john.crockett@dhs.gov
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    1.1.4-SOW FOK9(Attachment 1).pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement process for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) canines suitable for training. The contractor must deliver canines within 30 days of award notification, with an allowance for replacement canines if initial selections fail. Canines must undergo multiple evaluations—medical and behavioral—at CBP locations before acceptance, with specific documentation required, including health certificates and vaccination records. Acceptance criteria stipulate canines should be between 12-36 months old, weigh appropriately, and be medically sound, with established behaviors for potential detector duties. The document details contractor and CBP responsibilities regarding costs, care, and the logistics of canine evaluation. Additionally, it specifies tests to assess the canines’ retrieval instincts and temperament, as well as their capability to handle varied environments and stimuli. A quality assurance clause mandates prompt replacement of any canines identified with chronic issues post-acceptance. This procurement aims to ensure that only high-quality, capable canines are integrated into CBP's operations, reflecting the federal emphasis on efficiency and operational readiness.
    Attachment 2 -Canine Proposal.xlsx
    The document pertains to a solicitation for canine procurement initiated by a government entity, outlining the essential information required from bidders. Key details needed include the solicitation number, company name, contact details, and the address of the proposing entity. It requires data on the specifics of the canines offered, such as the number quoted, price per canine, total cost, age, breed(s), and availability date. Additionally, bidders must provide their unique entity identifier (UEID), business type, and the expiration date for their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). This structured approach aims to standardize submissions from various vendors, ensuring comprehensive evaluation for fulfilling governmental needs involving canines, likely for law enforcement or security purposes. This document serves as an invitation for potential suppliers to submit their proposals in compliance with established government RFP norms.
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