BPA for Inspection Canine & Handler Training and C

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified small businesses to support the Inspection Canine and Handler Training and Certification Re-Certification program under a Blanket Purchase Agreement. This contract focuses on providing comprehensive training, certification, and ongoing re-certification services for canine teams involved in wildlife inspection operations, ensuring they meet federal standards for detection, safety, and operational readiness. The work will be performed primarily in Falls Church, Virginia, and is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 115210, with all proposals due by August 21, 2026. The solicitation is a combined action and is managed by the Department of the Interior’s FWS Sat Team 3, with Keith Rose serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The contract requires vendors to deliver trained, certified, and recertified detection canine teams capable of supporting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s wildlife inspection mission, including specialized instruction in contraband detection, handler-canine teamwork, scenario-based exercises, and compliance with federal regulatory protocols. Performance timelines, quality assurance measures, and evaluation criteria will be defined during the ordering process under the BPA framework, allowing flexible task assignments based on operational needs. Interested parties must respond via SAM.gov by the deadline and should ensure full compliance with small business eligibility requirements and federal contracting standards.