88--BPA for Inspection Canine & Handler Training and Certification/Re-Certification - USFWS CHIEF-WILDLIFE INSP UNIT - VA

This contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Chief-Wildlife Inspection Unit in Falls Church, Virginia, for the training, certification, and re-certification of Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) teams. The solicitation, numbered 140FS326Q0135, is competitively awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115210, limited to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The period of performance spans five years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2031, with an optional six-month extension available. The estimated contract value does not exceed $11,000,000, though specific pricing details for line items are not provided and are to be determined through subsequent orders. Performance will primarily occur at the FWS facility in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional activities taking place at federal ports of entry, training sites, and contractor facilities. The contractor is responsible for establishing and sustaining operations of WICH teams that detect illegal wildlife and wildlife products through trained detection canines. Key deliverables include the procurement, veterinary screening, and shipment of detection canines compliant with the Animal Welfare Act and IATA Live Animal Regulations; delivery of training and annual recertification programs aligned with the FWS Wildlife Inspection Canine Program Manual; maintenance of training records integrated into the LEMIS system; and operational support at airports, seaports, and mail facilities. Proposal evaluation prioritizes technical experience in WICH Team support, technical approach, management plan including identification of key personnel and subcontractors, and past performance with at least three relevant federal contracts. Price is a secondary consideration, with selection based on a trade-off process that favors superior technical merit over lower cost. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID, comply with clauses on whistleblower rights, anti-kickback provisions, paid sick leave, privacy training, and personal identity verification, and adhere to strict security and subcontracting requirements. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and acceptance of all services occurs at the FWS facility in Falls Church under criteria defined by the WICP Manual, including canine health, temperament, odor detection capability, and compliance with federal standards.