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36C24526Q0669Federal

Submission Closed07/31/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 112990

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Detection Canine SupplierThis small business set-aside subcontract, managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Mission Support Contracting Division, involves the sourcing and delivery of single-purpose detection canines for prime contractors working on Customs and Border Protection projects. The supplier is responsible for selecting animals that meet specific suitability criteria for detection training and ensuring all transport systems comply with strict safety, health, and animal welfare regulations. The final delivery of these live detection canines is to be made to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy, with the place of performance located at Fort Bliss. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 4, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 112990.

Mission Support Contracting Division

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Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX.

Solicitation # 20161894

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is seeking quotes for the procurement of 15 untrained detection canines to support the Office of Training and Development. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 112990, and the government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. The canines must be delivered to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy in El Paso, Texas, and must meet specific breed requirements, including German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Tervuren, or other approved working breeds. Eligible canines must be between 10 and 36 months of age and pass rigorous medical, physical, and behavioral evaluations, including testing for zoonotic diseases. The evaluation process follows a three-phase approach. Phase I is a pass/fail assessment based on breed conformance and an availability date within 60 days of the purchase order. Phase II utilizes a trade-off method considering open order status, past performance with CBP, and price. The top-ranked offeror from Phase II proceeds to Phase III, which involves a physical inspection and evaluation of the canines. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and must retrieve any canines that fail evaluation within seven working days. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist by November 4, 2026.

Mission Support Contracting Division

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Border Patrol Request for Quote (RFQ) for Patrol (Dual Purpose) Canines

Solicitation # 20161895

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking quotes for three dual-purpose patrol canines to support the Office of Training and Development. The canines will be delivered to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy in El Paso, Texas, and must be capable of searching for, detaining, and apprehending non-compliant subjects. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 112990, and the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on a best-value tradeoff between price and non-price factors. The evaluation process consists of three phases. Phase I is a pass/fail screening for breed conformance and an availability date of 60 days or less. Phase II ranks eligible offerors based on their open order status with CBP, past performance over the last three years, and price. The top-ranked offeror proceeds to Phase III, which involves a physical, medical, and behavioral evaluation of the canines. Accepted canines must be between 10 and 36 months old, meet specific breed standards, and be in excellent health with a body condition score of 3-7. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and must submit hip and elbow radiographs 14 business days prior to presentation. Payments will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.

Mission Support Contracting Division

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Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX.

Solicitation # 20151893

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking quotes for 15 untrained detection canines to support the Office of Training and Development at the Border Patrol K9 Center in El Paso, Texas. This procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 112990 and will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The government may procure additional canines beyond the initial quantity based on the availability of funds. All payment requests must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Eligible canines must be German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Tervurens, or other approved working breeds, aged between 10 and 36 months. Technical requirements include specific genetic drives for hunt, air scent, prey, retrieve, activity, and trainability, as well as a lack of fear in high-stress environments. Physical standards require a body condition score of 3 to 7 and a healthy body fat percentage between 16 and 25 percent. The evaluation process follows a three-phase approach. Phase I is a pass/fail screening for breed conformance and an availability date within 60 days of the purchase order. Phase II utilizes a tradeoff method considering open order status, past performance with CBP, and price. Phase III involves a physical, medical, and behavioral evaluation of the canines at the El Paso facility. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs; canines that fail inspection must be retrieved within seven days at the contractor's expense. Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist by November 4, 2026.

Mission Support Contracting Division

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Provision of Fully Trained Patrol and Detector CaninesThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under agency FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc, involves the sourcing, training, and delivery of fully trained working dogs for prime contractors operating on Department of War facility projects. The scope of work includes selecting specific breeds that meet strict height and weight requirements and providing specialized training for single and dual purpose detector dogs. These canines must be proficient in patrol duties as well as the detection of explosives and narcotics. The training regimen specifically emphasizes behavioral stability under gunfire and controlled aggression toward decoys. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all delivered dogs are fully evaluated and accepted based on these rigorous standards. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 2, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 112990.

FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc

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Supply of Single-Purpose and Special Purpose Detector DogsThis subcontract involves the supply of fully trained single-purpose and Special Purpose Detector Dogs for prime contractors supporting Department of War and TSA contracts. The scope focuses on providing canines trained for specific substance detection without patrol requirements, with training tailored to specific courses as defined by individual BPA calls. All delivered dogs must be medically cleared and are subject to a four-phase evaluation process conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The agreement includes a 120-day warranty covering both medical and behavioral defects to ensure the quality and reliability of the animals. Managed under NAICS code 112990 and associated with the Department of Defense, the contract establishes strict standards for the delivery and certification of specialized detection canines.

FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc

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Supply of Dual-Purpose (Detector/Patrol) Working DogsThis subcontract involves the supply of fully trained dual-purpose working dogs for prime contractors operating on Department of War facility projects. The scope of work includes sourcing and training canines for both patrol and substance detection under DoW I and DoW II classifications. To ensure operational readiness, the provider must conduct stability testing under gunfire, boldness assessments, and aggression evaluations using decoys. All canines must be presented at JBSA-Lackland for a rigorous four-phase evaluation process to ensure they meet government standards. Upon delivery of the accepted dogs, the provider is required to furnish a 120-day warranty covering any latent behavioral or medical defects. This requirement is managed under NAICS code 112990 for the Department of Defense.

FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc

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Purchase Military Working Dogs (OCONUS)

Solicitation # FA890327QX002

The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio is conducting market research via a Sources Sought synopsis to identify qualified providers under NAICS 112990 for the procurement of fully trained Military Working Dogs (MWD) and Government Working Dogs (GWD). The requirement focuses on dogs trained for patrol, explosive detection, and drug detection to support the Department of Defense and the Transportation Security Administration. The intended contract structure is a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a five-year period of performance, where individual dogs are acquired through BPA calls. To be selected for purchase, candidates must pass a rigorous four-phase evaluation process consisting of general requirements, medical screenings, behavioral evaluations, and performance testing. Medical screenings include physical exams and radiographs of the hips, elbows, and lumbar spine, while performance evaluations vary by classification, such as DoW I, DoW II, or TSA Detector Dogs. Evaluations may take place at approved contractor sites or government-controlled locations. The government reserves the right to down-classify dogs that fail higher-level evaluations or direct humane euthanasia in cases of severe safety hazards or intractable suffering. Interested sources must submit their company information, SAM Unique ID, Cage Code, and business size, along with specific lead times for presenting twenty trained dog candidates, by November 2, 2026. This current notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; a separate solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov at a later date.

FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc

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Purchase of Military Work Dog (CONUS)

Solicitation # FA890327QX001

The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is conducting a sources sought synopsis under solicitation FA890327QX001 to identify qualified providers for a Department of Defense-wide requirement for fully trained patrol dogs specializing in explosive and drug detection. This initiative aims to support the 341st Training Squadron and the Department of War and Transportation Security Administration. The intended acquisition vehicle is a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement with a five-year period of performance. Interested sources must be classified under NAICS code 112990 and provide details regarding their business size, socioeconomic status, inventory capacity, and ability to transport canines to Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, for evaluation. To be selected for purchase, dogs must pass a rigorous four-phase evaluation process consisting of general requirements, medical screening, behavioral assessments, and performance evaluations. Dogs must demonstrate boldness and fearlessness and are subject to a 120-day medical and behavioral warranty post-delivery. The government utilizes a retain or reject rating scale, though dogs failing higher-level evaluations may be considered for lower classifications through price negotiation. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by November 2, 2026, and will be used to inform a future formal solicitation to be published on SAM.gov.

FA8053 773 Ess Pkj Mscc

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Solicitation # 2027-0140

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2027-0140 for the procurement of live feeder crickets to support the Zoo Department. The requirement covers six specific cricket sizes, including pinhead, x-small, small-medium, medium, and medium-large, with varying quantities per box. A single award will be made for all items, and bidders must provide pricing for every item to be considered responsive. The contract is expected to exceed 25,000 dollars and includes an option for the City to extend the term for two additional years at the same unit pricing. The solicitation was released on October 19, 2026, with a question deadline of October 26, 2026, and a final bid due date of November 6, 2026. To be compliant, submissions must include a completed bid form, a W-9, a bid submittal and signature page, and several critical affidavits, including Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure, Indebtedness, and Subcontractor/Supplier Identification forms. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred from government transactions, do not boycott energy companies, and do not discriminate against firearm entities. All paper submissions require original signatures to avoid being deemed non-responsive.

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RAAF Base Wagga - Yuruga Grazing Licence - 01 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2029

Solicitation # EOI/WAGGA/Grazing

The Department of Defence is seeking expressions of interest from experienced parties to enter into a grazing licence for the Yuruga property located within RAAF Base Wagga, New South Wales. The primary objective of this managed grazing arrangement is to enhance land management by reducing bushfire hazards and fuel loads, specifically targeting grasses, while simultaneously controlling weeds and reducing weed seed banks. This initiative aims to decrease the necessity for the Department of Defence to conduct independent land and hazard mitigation activities. The proposed licence period is scheduled to run from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2029. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 16, 2026. This pre-solicitation process is managed by the Department of Defence - DSRG, with inquiries directed to the Estate Property Officer.

Department of Defence - DSRG

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Genotyping ArraysThe Agricultural Research Service within the Department of Agriculture is forecasting a requirement for genotyping arrays to support genetic improvement research for channel catfish. This project focuses on utilizing molecular tools to enhance the genotyping process, with the place of performance located in Stoneville. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 112990 and was posted on June 17, 2026. Nicole McKenzie serves as both the primary point of contact and the small business specialist for this procurement action.

Agricultural Research Service

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4 months ago

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 05, is preparing to solicit a contractor to conduct preclinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies for an experimental joint-targeted liposomal delivery system designed to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis. The work will include GLP-compliant single-dose intravenous toxicity studies in adult rats with assessments such as clinical observations, body weight and food intake tracking, blood chemistry, necropsy, and histopathology, along with pharmacokinetic studies that may be GLP or non-GLP, involving IV dosing, timed blood sampling, plasma processing, and LC-MS/MS analysis of dexamethasone and its metabolite 6-hydroxydexamethasone to determine key pharmacokinetic parameters. A detailed final written report encompassing all toxicity findings, pharmacokinetic data, and analytical results is required. The performance location will be the contractor’s own laboratory, with an anticipated performance period of one year from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027. This pre-solicitation notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute an invitation to bid or a commitment to award a contract. The formal solicitation, identified by number 36C24526Q0669 and classified under NAICS code 112990, will be issued after market research is complete, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. All inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Robert O’Keefe Jr. at [email hidden].

General Info

VA seeks contractor for GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies of liposomal dexamethasone for rheumatoid arthritis, one-year period.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

Contractor's Lab/Facility See Sources Sought Notice for Details, MD, 21218, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C24526Q0669 Pre-Solicitation Notice for Arthritis Therapy PK and Toxicity Studies

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Sources Sought Notice 36C24526Q0669 - Arthritis Therapy Toxicity and Pharmacokinetics

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 16

Presolicitation

Type ChangedJul 16

Presolicitation → Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 31

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/31/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Contacts

Robert O'Keefe JrContracting Officer

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Full Description

PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 05 Title: A Joint Targeted Drug Delivery Approach for Arthritis Therapy Toxicity and Pharmacokinetics
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 05, intends to issue a solicitation for preclinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies to support advancement of an experimental joint targeted liposomal delivery system for Rheumatoid Arthritis therapy. This requirement involves GLP compliant toxicity studies and GLP or non GLP PK studies in adult rats.
The forthcoming solicitation will seek a contractor capable of performing:
GLP single dose IV toxicity studies including clinical observations, weight/food intake monitoring, blood chemistry assessments, necropsy, and histopathology. GLP or non GLP pharmacokinetic studies including IV dosing, timed blood collection, plasma processing and storage, LC MS/MS analysis of dexamethasone and 6 hydroxydexamethasone, and calculation of PK parameters. A comprehensive final written report covering toxicity results, PK data, and analytical findings.
Place of performance will be the contractor s laboratory. The anticipated period of performance is one year, approximately September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027.
This notice is issued solely for informational purposes. A formal solicitation and the Government s acquisition strategy will be issued after completion of market research.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to award a contract.
Point of Contact: Robert O Keefe Jr., Contract Specialist Email: contact@example.gov