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

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 in accordance with the SOW.

• Delivery location is 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 written approval.

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

• The SOW covers the FY26 2nd Quarter.

• Canines must meet specific breed, age, weight, height, sex, medical, and behavioral criteria.

• Required breeds include German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, and Belgian Malinois, Tervuren, or other working/herding breeds with prior approval.

• Canines must be at least 10 months and no more than 36 months old.

• Medical evaluations include physical exams, lab tests, and radiographs of hips and elbows.

• Behavioral evaluations assess stable character, retrieval prey drive, perseverance, water conflict, food conflict, handler/object conflict, hunt drive, on-line search, and temperament.

• Specific documentation must accompany each canine, including health and rabies certificates, vaccination records, and radiographs.

• Canines must have a readable microchip implanted.

• Canines must wear flat leather or nylon collars with identification.

• The contractor is responsible for presenting canines within 60 calendar days of award notification.

• Payment is initiated after field testing and medical tests are cleared, processed 15 business days after the selection date.

• A Quality Assurance/Warranty clause requires vendors to retrieve and replace canines within 7 and 30 working days, respectively, if they develop pre-existing medical problems, chronic disease, unacceptable behavior, or hereditary deficiencies within 6 months of acceptance.

• Canines undergo a three-phase purchase process: Pre-Screening, Medical, and Behavioral Evaluations.

• Medical and behavioral evaluations may take up to 2 days, with CBP having 15 business days to complete the process after selection testing.

• CBP makes final determinations on canine acceptability.

• Vendors and employees require short-term vetting (background checks) for access to BPK9.

• Vendors must submit employee information 30 days before the scheduled delivery date.

• Failure to submit vetting information may result in denial of entry.

• CBP may issue a Fort Bliss Access Memo for approved personnel.

• Attachment 1: Clinician's Brief Body Condition Score.

• Attachment 2: CBP Short Term Contractors Form- Canine.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Canine Proposal Information," appears to be a template or form intended for vendors to provide detailed information about canines they are quoting for an opportunity. It serves as a structured way for bidders to present their canine offerings and associated costs.

• Company Information: Fields for company name, contact details (name, phone, email, address), UEID, and business type.
• Canine Details: Specifics on the number of canines quoted, price per canine, total cost, availability date, age, and breed(s).
• Contractual Information: Includes SAM expiration date.

Bidders must use this form to submit their canine proposal details. Completing all required fields accurately is crucial for the government to evaluate canine offerings, pricing, and availability against the opportunity's requirements. This document directly impacts proposal preparation and evaluation.

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 method for assigning a BCS to dogs, which is more informative than just body weight.

• Explains the importance of BCS for assessing appropriate weight, detecting underlying diseases, and monitoring changes in nutritional status.

• Details two numeric scales for assigning BCS: a 5-point scale and a 9-point scale.

• Describes visual assessment techniques, including dorsal and lateral views, focusing on waist, abdominal tuck, and bony prominences.

• Describes palpation techniques for ribs, waist, and tail-base area to assess fat coverage and bone structure.

• The document implicitly defines performance standards through the BCS scales and visual/palpation criteria.

• It highlights that ideal BCS is more important than actual weight for weight-loss programs.

Not applicable to this document.

• Notes that visual assessment can be difficult for dogs with long or thick hair.
• Mentions breed and age differences can affect body fat percentage at a given BCS.
• Highlights limitations of BCS scales at extreme ends of emaciation or obesity.
• Emphasizes the high prevalence of overweight and obese dogs and defines overweight (>10% above ideal) and obesity (>20% above ideal).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a "CBP Contractor Information Sheet" to be submitted for short-term contractor visits. It collects necessary information for a minimum security check prior to authorized access to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility.

• Contract Company Information: Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC) details.

• On-Site Contractor POC: Name, Phone, Office/Mobile details.

• Date(s) and Time(s) of Visit: Start and end dates and times.

• Purpose of Visit: A field to describe the reason for the visit.

• Visitor Information Table: Collects detailed information for each visitor, including Name, DOB, Citizenship status, Place of Birth, Occupation, Address, A Number, Visa/Passport details (if applicable), Social Security Number, and Driver's License information.

• The Office of Professional Responsibility requires submission 72 hours prior to arrival.

• Email requests to SMDSECURITYSERVICESBRANCH@cbp.dhs.gov or fax to 202-344-1860.

• All visitors must present a U.S. Government issued Photo Identification Card.

• Visitors must check in and out at the Security Desk.

• Visitor escorts are mandatory and responsible for constant escort.

• One escort is required for every four visitors (1-4), or potentially one escort per person depending on vetting status.

If this opportunity involves on-site work or visits to CBP facilities by contractor personnel, bidders will need to complete this form accurately and submit it within the specified timeframe to ensure personnel can gain access. Failure to provide the required information may result in denial of access.