WICH Team Training and Certification

The contract requires the provision of initial and annual recertification training for Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler teams focused on wildlife detection, search procedures, legal protocols, and deployment readiness. Training must ensure handlers and their canine partners maintain peak operational proficiency in identifying and intercepting illegally traded wildlife products, adhering to federal regulations, and executing field operations effectively across diverse environments. The program is designed to uphold standardized training protocols that align with federal wildlife enforcement objectives and ensure consistent readiness across all certified teams. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 611512, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Department of the Interior. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026. Performance location details are not specified, indicating potential nationwide or multi-site deployment of training activities. All training deliverables must meet strict certification benchmarks and be delivered by a qualified small business entity capable of addressing the specialized needs of canine-handling units engaged in wildlife law enforcement.