Humane Goose Hazing Using Trained Dogs

The contract calls for daily, year-round humane hazing of Canada geese on cemetery grounds using specially trained border collies to prevent landing, nesting, and defecation while preserving the solemn and dignified nature of the site. The service is designed to be non-lethal and respectful, ensuring the cemetery remains a sacred space for visitors and families while mitigating the disruptive and unsanitary impact of geese. This ongoing operation requires consistent, skilled personnel who understand both animal behavior and the cultural significance of the location. This subcontract is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines and falls under the NAICS code 561790 for other support activities for animal production. The work is to be performed at a cemetery location in Denver, Colorado, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026. The National Cemetery Administration, an office within the Department of Veterans Affairs, is the issuing agency, reflecting the federal commitment to maintaining the integrity of veterans’ burial grounds through environmentally responsible and ethically sound wildlife management practices.