Canine Transportation and Logistics

The contract involves the specialized transportation and logistics of detection canines from suppliers to U.S. Customs and Border Protection evaluation sites located in Virginia or Texas, with additional responsibility for the return shipment of animals that are not accepted. All movements must be executed with strict adherence to animal welfare standards and timely delivery protocols to support operational readiness. The effort is scoped as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the North American Industry Classification System code 488999 indicating it falls under Other Support Activities for Transportation. The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division within the Department of Homeland Security, though specific office location and point of contact details are not provided. Performance locations are limited to Virginia and Texas, and the contractor will be expected to manage all aspects of canine transport including pre-shipping coordination, in-transit care, documentation, and post-evaluation logistics, ensuring the safe and compliant movement of animals throughout the entire process.