Purchase Military Working Dogs (OCONUS)

The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio is conducting market research via a Sources Sought synopsis to identify qualified providers under NAICS 112990 for the procurement of fully trained Military Working Dogs (MWD) and Government Working Dogs (GWD). The requirement focuses on dogs trained for patrol, explosive detection, and drug detection to support the Department of Defense and the Transportation Security Administration. The intended contract structure is a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a five-year period of performance, where individual dogs are acquired through BPA calls. To be selected for purchase, candidates must pass a rigorous four-phase evaluation process consisting of general requirements, medical screenings, behavioral evaluations, and performance testing. Medical screenings include physical exams and radiographs of the hips, elbows, and lumbar spine, while performance evaluations vary by classification, such as DoW I, DoW II, or TSA Detector Dogs. Evaluations may take place at approved contractor sites or government-controlled locations. The government reserves the right to down-classify dogs that fail higher-level evaluations or direct humane euthanasia in cases of severe safety hazards or intractable suffering. Interested sources must submit their company information, SAM Unique ID, Cage Code, and business size, along with specific lead times for presenting twenty trained dog candidates, by November 2, 2026. This current notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; a separate solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov at a later date.