AFD National Canine Services for Seized and/or Forfeited Canines for CONUS and OCONUS

The contract award is for National Canine Services to support the care, training, and management of seized and forfeited canines across the continental United States and overseas locations. Managed by the U.S. Marshals Service under the U.S. Department of Justice, the effort centers on ensuring the proper handling of dogs acquired through federal law enforcement operations. The solicitation number is 15M50026DA4400029, with a posted date of June 1, 2026, and the NAICS code 812910 identifies the work as other services related to animal care. The contract is awarded to a vendor responsible for providing comprehensive canine services, including veterinary care, behavioral training, transportation, and long-term housing in both domestic and international jurisdictions. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Christopher Ottie, reachable at Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov, with Eliana York as the secondary contact at eliana.york@usdoj.gov. The contracting office is located in Landover, Maryland, with a ZIP code of 20785. While the specific place of performance is not yet detailed, the scope requires services throughout CONUS and OCONUS, indicating a nationwide and global operational footprint. The contract’s focus on seized and forfeited canines suggests long-term commitments tied to federal asset forfeiture cases, requiring specialized expertise in handling dogs through various stages of custody, rehabilitation, and reassignment. All relevant information and documentation can be accessed via the provided SAM.gov workspace link.