Canine Explosive Scent Kits

The contract is designed to support the Federal Protective Service’s Canine Operations Branch by supplying high-fidelity, standardized Canine Explosive Scent Kits essential for training and maintaining explosives detection canine teams. These kits are critical for the initial imprint, ongoing training, maintenance, and operational certification of detection dogs, ensuring they remain accurate and effective in identifying explosive components across federal properties. The scope includes the manufacture and specialized packaging of regional and headquarters kits, with particular emphasis on including extinction training aids to preserve canine precision and reduce false positives during operational sweeps. Delivery is scheduled over multiple years to sustain consistent readiness and operational capability. The contract is classified under NAICS code 325920 and is specifically set aside for small businesses, indicating a commitment to fostering small business involvement in national security support functions. The Department of Homeland Security, through its Headquarters Management division, is the procuring agency, with Richard Leigh listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries and coordination. A designated Small Business Specialist, Nick Milillo, is also available to assist with compliance and outreach to eligible contractors. The place of performance and delivery locations are not specified, but the kits are intended for use across federal facilities nationwide, reinforcing security through standardized, reliable scent training materials that enhance the visibility and psychological deterrence of canine teams.