Breeding and Supply of Working Canines

The contract seeks qualified small business vendors to breed and supply healthy, behaviorally sound German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, or Tervurens aged between 12 and 36 months for use in CBP dual-purpose detection programs. These dogs must be trained and evaluated to meet federal standards for scent detection and operational reliability, ensuring they are physically and temperamentally suited for demanding field environments. The work is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, with the NAICS code 112990 indicating the classification for other animal production. Performance of the contract will be centered in El Paso, Texas, with the place of performance designated at ZIP code 79903, and all contracted animals must be delivered to this location upon meeting specified health and behavioral benchmarks. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with proposals due by July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting authority is the Mission Support Contracting Division within the Department of Homeland Security, which requires vendors to demonstrate proven expertise in breeding and preparing working canines for law enforcement and federal security applications. Interested parties must comply with all regulatory and operational requirements for canine health certifications, behavioral assessments, and delivery timelines. While no point of contact is listed, detailed submission guidelines and technical specifications are available through the provided SAM.gov link for further information and proposal preparation.