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RFI - Personnel Screening Canines

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70US0925R70092529Federal

Submission Closed01/03/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 112990

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Secret Service (USSS) is undertaking a market research initiative to find vendors capable of providing personnel screening canines trained to detect explosive odors. These canine teams are integral to the USSS's mission of protecting individuals and facilities from explosive threats. Each year, the agency conducts two to three training classes, each comprising six canine teams. To qualify, vendors must be active participants in the Department of Homeland Security's Domestic Breeding Consortium (DBC). Currently, there is an updated Request for Information (RFI), with Amendment 1 noted for changes highlighted in yellow. The solicitation, titled "RFI - Personnel Screening Canines," is designated under solicitation number 70US0925R70092529. The notice was posted on January 27, 2025, and the deadline for response is set for January 3, 2025. This effort is classified within the NAICS Code 112990 and the classification code 8820. The primary point of contact for this contract is Lauren Suydam, and secondary contact is Katheryn Dennis, who can be reached at 202-480-4325. The physical performance location is Beltsville, Maryland. The full details and requirements are available in the attached RFI document, accessible through provided weblinks.

General Info

USSS seeks vendors for explosive detection canines; responses due by January 3, 2025.

Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF → U.S. SECRET SERVICE

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20704, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Amendment 1 - RFI for Personnel Screening Canine 2025

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High

RFI 70US0925R70092529 Personnel Screening Canines

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High

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PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineJan 3

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PostedJan 27

Sources Sought

Submission Closed

01/03/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyHOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF → U.S. SECRET SERVICE

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

Organization / Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF → U.S. SECRET SERVICE

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

Contacts

Lauren Suydam

contact@example.gov

Katheryn Dennis

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Updated - 12/06/2024

Posted RFI Ammendment 1 - Changes highlighted in Yellow.

The United States Secret Service (USSS) mission is to protect protectees and facilities from explosive devices via the use of personnel screening canines trained to detect odors consistent with explosives. USSS runs 2 to 3 personnel screening canine classes per year, consisting of 6 teams per class.

The USSS is conducting market research to identify vendors that are active participants in the DHS Domestic Breeding Consortium (DBC) that can meet the following vendor and canine requirements.

Please see full RFI attached.

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