Canine Transportation and Delivery Logistics

The contract entails the secure and humane transportation of untrained detection canines from breeder or staging locations to the Border Patrol K9 Center in El Paso, Texas, with strict adherence to animal welfare standards, including climate-controlled environments and regulatory compliance throughout the transit process. All logistics must ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the animals during transit, aligning with federal guidelines for the handling of service animals destined for law enforcement roles. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking. The opportunity, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission Support Contracting Division, has a response deadline of July 16, 2026, with performance centered at the designated facility in El Paso, where final delivery and handover of the canines are required.