Detection Canine Breeding and Sourcing

The contract seeks to supply up to 18 detection canines for law enforcement training purposes, with all animals required to meet stringent medical, physical, and behavioral standards established by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These canines must be bred and sourced to ensure they are temperamentally and physiologically suited for high-stress, mission-critical operations, including detection of contraband, explosives, and other hazardous materials. The work is classified under NAICS code 112990, indicating it involves other animal production, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, ensuring eligibility and participation are limited to qualified small business entities. Performance of the contract is centered in El Paso, Texas, with deliveries and initial training activities coordinated through the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission Support Contracting Division. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, and responses are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026. Although no specific point of contact is listed, all proposals must comply with federal contracting requirements, and bidders must demonstrate proven capability in canine breeding, health management, and behavioral conditioning. Subcontractors are expected to provide full documentation of each animal’s lineage, health records, training readiness, and compliance with CBP operational standards prior to delivery.