Customs and Border Protection focuses heavily on the acquisition, training, and maintenance of detection canine programs to support border security operations. Strategic priorities center on the end-to-end lifecycle of K9 assets, including the sourcing of detection canines, behavioral pre-screening, health certification, and specialized veterinary care.
Procurement Directorate Contracting Division is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 3 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
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The Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection focuses heavily on the acquisition, training, and maintenance of detection canine programs to support border security operations. Strategic priorities center on the end-to-end lifecycle of K9 assets, including the...
The Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection focuses heavily on the acquisition, training, and maintenance of detection canine programs to support border security operations. Strategic priorities center on the end-to-end lifecycle of K9 assets, including the sourcing of detection canines, behavioral pre-screening, health certification, and specialized veterinary care. Additionally, the agency invests in advanced detection capabilities through the procurement of analytical laboratory instruments, irradiation apparatus, and search and navigation systems to enhance interdiction efforts.
Procurement patterns indicate a high volume of requirements for animal production and pet care services, specifically tailored to the operational needs of the Border Patrol K9 Center. The agency frequently utilizes requests for quotes for the procurement and delivery of detection canines, alongside supporting services such as canine transportation, logistics, and behavioral assessments. Beyond K9 operations, the division procures software publishing, security systems, and facilities support services to maintain operational infrastructure.
The agency demonstrates a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, frequently targeting vendors within NAICS codes related to animal production, veterinary services, and pet care. There is also a consistent reliance on specialized manufacturers of analytical instruments and small arms. The procurement history shows a diversified approach to small business engagement, including 8(a) and SDVOSB set-asides.
Operating as a division within the Department of Homeland Security, this office manages a broad procurement scope that blends specialized biological assets with high-tech detection hardware and general facility management. Its activities support critical infrastructure across various locations, including specialized centers like the Border Patrol K9 Center in Front Royal, Virginia.
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Where Procurement Directorate Contracting Division directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Procurement Directorate Contracting Division and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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