Canine Handler Services for Live Animal Inspection (H388)

The contract titled Canine Handler Services for Live Animal Inspection (H388) seeks qualified small businesses to provide trained canine handlers and detection dogs for live animal inspections at federal facilities under the Department of the Interior’s Lower Colorado Regional Office. The services include the deployment of canine teams to conduct inspections, ongoing monitoring of animal presence, accurate reporting of findings, and strict adherence to established inspection protocols to ensure compliance with federal standards. All work must be performed in accordance with federal requirements and will support wildlife protection and biosecurity efforts across government sites. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration guidelines are eligible to bid. The NAICS code 561612 identifies the scope as specialized animal services, emphasizing the need for expertise in canine detection and handler training. Proposals must be submitted by July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on SAM.gov. The place of performance and specific federal facilities are not detailed in the available information, but the work is expected to occur across multiple locations under the agency’s jurisdiction, requiring flexible and responsive service delivery.