HD K9 Services (Base + 2OY)

The contract is for HD K9 Services with a base year and two option years, covering explosive detection canine operations at Hoover Dam and associated Reclamation facilities within a 15-mile radius. The work is structured under a fixed-price purchase order with a total performance period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, divided into a base year and two optional extension years, each exercisable by the government. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561612, with a size standard of $29 million in annual revenue, and only small businesses certified in SAM.gov are eligible. Offers must be submitted via email by July 30, 2026, using the SF-1449 form with confirmed firm fixed pricing and must include the Unique Entity Identifier and email address. The evaluation is based on the lowest priced technically acceptable methodology, requiring full compliance with the Performance Work Statement, including certifications for handlers and K9s, standard operating procedures, training plans, vehicle markings, and detailed reporting. Contractors must be onsite one week prior to start for orientation and must provide all necessary documentation for approval, including K9 deployment logs and invoices detailing hours by task and location. All contractor personnel must obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and submit full personal information for security vetting by the Bureau of Reclamation. Uniform requirements include BDU pants, steel-toe boots, a tan NIJ Level 3 or higher plate carrier, and a clearly marked “Security K9” identification on both front and back. Vehicles used on federal property must carry official identification placards. Training must occur outside of visitor center hours and without requiring additional security escorts, with all training aids removed from site upon completion. Contractors assume full liability for their K9s and equipment, properly dispose of canine waste, and must comply with Wage Determination 2015-5467 and the safeguarding requirements of FAR 52.240-93. Invoicing is exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with no attachments permitted, and enrollment instructions will be sent to the SAM.gov point of contact within three to five business days after award. Performance is assessed through CPARS, with quality metrics requiring 95% responsiveness to government concerns and no more than two delays per task order exceeding two working days without prior communication. All contract clauses include deviations for commercial services, cybersecurity, whistleblower protections,