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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on August 23, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

TSA Canines - Limited Source Justification

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JA-2023-0994Federal

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NAICS: 112990
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Request for Information (RFI) - UNTRAINED SINGLE PURPOSE DETECTION CANINES
Solicitation # 2027K9BPA
The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 2027K9BPA to conduct market research for a future Blanket Purchase Agreement. The objective is to identify vendors capable of providing untrained single-purpose detection canines to the Border Patrol Canine Academy (BPK9) in El Paso, Texas, and the Field Operations Canine Academy (FOK9) in Front Royal, Virginia. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or a commitment to contract. Interested respondents must submit a concise capability statement, limited to two pages, by 12:00 pm EDT on October 27, 2026, detailing their company information, executive summary, relevant experience, and risk management practices. The anticipated requirements specify that canines must be between 10 and 36 months of age and belong to approved working breeds such as German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, or Dutch Shepherds. Candidates must pass a rigorous three-phase evaluation consisting of pre-screening, medical evaluation, and behavioral assessment. Critical medical standards include a negative result for zoonotic diseases and heartworm, as well as normal gait and joint health. Behaviorally, canines must demonstrate high prey and retrieve drives and a stable temperament. The contractor will be responsible for all transportation costs and must adhere to a six-month warranty for pre-existing conditions or behavioral issues. Additionally, all personnel delivering canines are subject to CBP short-term vetting and must obtain an Access Memorandum prior to entry.
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6 days ago

DEADLINE

in 6 days

General Info

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

Springfield, VA, 20598, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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TSA Limited Source Justification - Explosive Detection Canines (JA-2023-0994)

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Screening & Intelligence Analysis Credentialing
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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This other than full and open action is being requested in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3 in support of The TSA Canine Training Center (CTC). The CTC in partnership with the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) deploy canines to protect the nation's transportation infrastructure. These canines work to detect odors from explosives in active, dynamic and potentially distracting environments that are used by the American traveling public. These canines must be resilient and motivated to perform their repetitive tasks and must be undeterred by a high paced and active work place environment. There are twelve (12) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) that provides Explosive Detection Canines (EDCs). This request is to extend the Period of Performance (PoP) for the eight (8) BPAs with active vendors for an additional 18 months. It has been determined that although there are twelve (12) BPAs four of them are no longer active in SAM.gov therefore these BPAs will not be extended.

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