Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines techniques for assessing Body Condition Score (BCS) in dogs, which is crucial for monitoring their health and nutritional status.

• Provides a semiquantitative method for evaluating body fat by combining visual assessment and palpation.

• Details visual assessment techniques for dorsal and lateral appearance, focusing on waist, abdominal tuck, and dorsal spinous processes.

• Explains palpation techniques for ribs, waist, and tail-base area.

• Discusses the importance of BCS in assessing whether a dog's weight is appropriate, detecting underlying disease, and monitoring changes in nutritional status.

• Utilizes two numeric scales: a 5-point scale and a 9-point scale, to assign BCS.

• Defines ideal BCS ranges and correlates them with percentage body fat.

• Highlights the significance of recording both body weight and BCS simultaneously for weight-loss programs.

Not applicable to this document.

• Notes that visual assessment may be less reliable for dogs with long or thick hair.
• Mentions breed and age differences can affect BCS interpretation.
• Emphasizes that BCS is a more reliable indicator of ideal body weight than actual weight alone.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing single purpose detection canines to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the FY26 2nd Quarter.

• The contractor shall provide canines suitable for training, to be delivered to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy (BPK9) in El Paso, Texas.

• CBP has the option to procure additional canines based on funding availability.

• Vendors are allowed up to 3 separate instances of re-presenting a canine that failed performance testing, with prior approval.

• Canines must pass medical, behavioral, and performance evaluations.

• Canines must meet specific criteria for breed, age (10-36 months), weight, height, health, and temperament.

• Detailed medical evaluation includes physical examination, lab tests, and radiographic assessments of hips, elbows, and spine.

• Behavioral evaluations assess stable character, hunt drive, retrieval ability, perseverance, and socialization.

• Specific disqualifying conditions are listed, including certain diseases, injuries, and behavioral issues.

• Delivery location: U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy (BPK9), 11617 Iron Soldiers Way, El Paso, Texas, 79916.

• Initial canine presentation is required within 60 calendar days of award notification.

• If a contract is not fulfilled during initial presentation, the contractor has 60 days after notification to complete the order.

• Canines must be from approved breeds (German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Tervuren, or other working/herding breeds with approval).

• Required documentation includes health and rabies certificates, vaccination records, X-rays, pedigrees (if applicable), and a microchip.

• Canines must have a readable microchip matching provided documentation.

• Contractors and employees require short-term vetting for access to BPK9.

• Quality Assurance/Warranty: Vendors must replace canines found to have pre-existing medical problems, chronic diseases, or unacceptable behavior within 7 working days of notice, with replacement within 30 days, at no expense to the government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Canine Proposal Information," appears to be a template or form intended for vendors to provide detailed information about their canine offerings and associated costs. It is likely used to gather specific data points required for evaluating proposals related to canine services.

• Company Information: Fields for company name, contact details (name, phone, email), address, and UEID.
• Business Details: Includes "Business Type" and "SAM Expiration Date."
• Canine Specifics: Sections for "Number of Canines Quoted," "Price Per Canine," and "Total Cost."
• Availability & Breed: Fields for "Canine Availability Date," "Age," and "Breed(s) of Canine."

Bidders must use this form to accurately and completely provide the requested information regarding their canine services and pricing. Failure to complete this form correctly or in accordance with any instructions may impact the evaluation of their proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for collecting contractor and visitor information for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities. It is used to gather necessary details for a minimum security check prior to authorized access.

• Contract Company Information: Name, address, Point of Contact (POC), and phone/email.
• On-Site Contractor POC: Name, phone, and office/mobile details.
• Visitor Information: For each visitor, includes name, DOB, citizenship status, place of birth, occupation, address, A-Number, expiration dates (passport, visa), passport details, Social Security Number, and driver's license information.
• Date(s) and Time(s) of Visit: Specifies the duration of the visit.
• Purpose of Visit: A field to describe the reason for the visit.

Bidders may need to complete and submit this form for their personnel who will require access to CBP facilities as part of the contract performance. It outlines the specific personal and professional information required for security vetting. A submission deadline of 72 hours prior to arrival is mandated, with submissions to be emailed to SMDSECURITYSERVICESBRANCH@cbp.dhs.gov or faxed to 202-344-1860. Failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of access.