Canine Behavioral Evaluation Support

The contract titled Canine Behavioral Evaluation Support is a small business set-aside subcontract under the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission Support Contracting Division, aimed at conducting behavioral assessments and temperament testing on canines to determine their suitability for dual-purpose detection roles within CBP. The work is to be performed in El Paso, Texas, with a specific focus on evaluating canine behavior to ensure they meet the rigorous demands of detection assignments, including scent discrimination, focus under stress, and overall reliability in operational environments. All services must be delivered in accordance with established standards for canine evaluation to support mission-critical operations. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 16, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 812910, which pertains to other animal support services. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only eligible small businesses may compete for award, reinforcing the government’s commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracting. The location of performance is fixed in El Paso, and no point of contact information is provided in the solicitation, indicating that all inquiries and submissions must follow standard federal procurement procedures outlined through the SAM.gov platform.