Canine Transportation and Logistics

The contract seeks a qualified small business to transport canines from various breeder locations to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy in El Paso, Texas, ensuring all movements meet strict safety, compliance, and animal welfare standards. Transportation must utilize climate-controlled vehicles and protocols that safeguard the health and well-being of the animals throughout transit, with emphasis on timely delivery and adherence to federal regulations governing the handling of working dogs. Performance is centered entirely at the El Paso academy, with no flexibility for alternative destinations. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, classified under NAICS code 484220 for truck transportation of miscellaneous household and commercial goods, indicating a focus on specialized logistics rather than general freight. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by July 16, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission Support Contracting Division. Bidders must demonstrate experience in live animal transport, capacity for regulatory-compliant logistics, and ability to operate under federal oversight without subcontracting portions of the work to non-small businesses.