Award Notice: Adoption Park (construction)

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a construction contract for the Military Working Dog Adoption Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, under solicitation number FA301626R6008. This award is a total small business set-aside as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically targeted toward small businesses under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction. The project is managed by the 502 Contracting Command and located at 78236-5286, with performance taking place at the same JBSA-Lackland installation. Primary point of contact is Rosa Lara, reachable via email and phone, with Lori Witzsteiner serving as the secondary contact for additional inquiries. The contract, posted on July 23, 2026, signifies the official award notification for the development of a dedicated space to support the adoption and transition of retired military working dogs. The project involves site preparation, infrastructure buildout, and facility construction tailored to accommodate these animals and their future civilian handlers. All work is to be executed by small business entities, emphasizing the government's commitment to promoting small business participation in defense-related projects. The awarded contractor is expected to meet all federal construction standards and timelines, with direct oversight from the contracting office at Lackland Air Force Base.