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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on December 6, 2019. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

TSA Canines Solicitation

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70T02018Q9NOTD408Federal

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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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The TSA Canines Solicitation, identified by solicitation number 70T02018Q9NOTD408, was issued by the Department of Homeland Security's Contracting and Procurement office located in Springfield, Virginia. This procurement effort, categorized under NAICS code 112990, focused on the acquisition of canines across various tiers, including EDC Basic, PSC Basic, PSC Advanced, and PSC Ready. The process included a formal revision to the Blanket Purchase Agreement terms and conditions to correct a reference in the Statement of Work, ensuring that all applicable requirements in Section 5 were correctly linked to the specific canine tiers. The solicitation process involved a period for vendor questions and responses, with a final quote submission deadline of May 10, 2018. The procurement concluded with the selection of multiple awardees, as detailed in the OTD408 Awardee List, which lists ten separate contract awards ranging from 70T02018A9 NCTC001 through NCTC010. Administrative oversight for the solicitation was managed by Contract Specialists Kurt Allen and Jose Picon.

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Contract Value

$9,500,000

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal Production

Place of Performance

Various, VA, USA

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NONE

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OTD408 Awardee List

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA
Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA
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Jose PiconContract Specialist

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RFQ REVISION AND RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTIONS This amendment attaches TSA's response to questions submitted by interested vendors. In addition, RFQ Document "BPA_Terms_and_Conditions_for_TSA_Canines" is revised and attached, to correct a reference in Section 4.5.6.3 of the Statement of Work. The original document refered to "[...]as defined in Section 5.4[...];" whereas, the correct reference is all of Section 5, as applicable to the tier of canine (EDC Basic, PSC Basic, PSC Advanced, and PSC Ready. No additional changes have been made to the RFQ or any of its attachments. Quotes due date remains unchanged, due 10 May 2018, 3:00PM ET.

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