Canine Explosive Support Services

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

To provide canine detection/deterrent resources to support security regulations and anti-terrorism measures for the protection of employees, contractors, visitors, information, and properties at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Provide Canine Detection Teams (CDT), each comprised of a handler and a single-purpose explosive detector canine.

• CDTs will augment the BEP Police Force.

• Services include, but are not limited to, inspections of delivery/service vehicles and cargo, employee/contractor vehicles and property, and designated areas within the WCF (offices, warehouses).

• Services will be performed in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures.

• Contractor personnel must have a comprehensive understanding of FORCE PROTECTION CONDITIONS and associated Treasury regulations.

• Canine Detection Teams must possess current detection-specific training certificates and licenses.

• All Canine Detection Teams must perform a minimum of four hours per week of proficiency statement training.

• Emergency response support must be provided within two (2) hours of notification, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

• Odor Recognition Testing will be administered by the contractor and observed by the COR, with a maximum of four tests per year.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
  • Option Years: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2031

• Place of Performance: Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Western Currency Facility, 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract with option periods.

• Security Requirements: Contractor personnel must be deemed suitable for Low-Risk positions and undergo background investigations. Access to the Controlled Industrial Area of the BEP is required.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control System and a written Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Safety and Fire Prevention: Contractor must submit a project-specific Safety & Fire Prevention Plan and provide employees with commensurate safety training. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals must be submitted for approval.

• Personnel: Contractor personnel must identify themselves as contractors and wear identification badges. Weapons are prohibited.

• Licenses/Permits: Contractor must possess all required county, state, and Federal permits, including BATF permits and a Texas Investigation company license. Handlers must have a Texas Private Investigator license.

• Key Personnel: A Contract Manager and alternate must be designated.

• Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of insurance.

• Deliverables: Include Quality Control Plan, Licenses and Permits, Safety & Occupation Health Plan, Safety Data Sheets, Proof of Insurance, Odor Recognition Test results, Proficiency Sustainment/Maintenance Training documentation, and Training Proficiency Log.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Canine Detection Services. It outlines the government's methods for monitoring contractor performance to ensure required performance standards and service levels are met as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Roles and Responsibilities: Defines the roles of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Performance Monitoring: Details surveillance techniques such as random and periodic inspections, and the use of customer feedback.
• Performance Standards/Quality Levels: References Attachment 1 for specific performance requirements and acceptable quality levels (AQLs). Failure to meet these may result in deductions or contract cancellation.
• Documentation: Outlines required documentation, including monitoring forms (Attachment 2) and customer complaint forms (Attachment 3).
• Analysis and Reporting: Describes how performance will be assessed, reported, and how issues will be reviewed and resolved.
• Attachments: Includes a Performance Requirements Summary (Attachment 1), COR Monthly Status Report (Attachment 2), Customer Complaint Form (Attachment 3), and a summary of GAO identified issues related to working dogs' health and welfare (Attachment 4).

This QASP details how the government will measure the contractor's performance. Bidders should review the performance objectives, standards, and acceptable quality levels outlined, particularly in Attachment 1, to understand the expected service quality and how it will be monitored and evaluated. This information is crucial for developing a compliant and competitive proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas.

• Geographic Area: Texas Counties of Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, Wise.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." The document later details Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and specific provisions for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific requirements and rates.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation accrual based on years of service and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details 8% and 4% differentials for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums and comply with all associated requirements, including paid sick leave, minimum wage adjustments, vacation, holidays, and any applicable hazardous pay or uniform allowances.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for Canine Explosives Support Services at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF). The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The primary service required is Canine Explosives Support Services.

• The contract includes a base year and four option years.

• Specific details regarding the work statement, special qualifications, and performance requirements are referenced in Attachment 3 (Performance Work Statement) and Attachment 5 (Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan).

• Offerors must provide copies of all required county, state, and Federal permits to conduct business and handle explosives.

• Offerors must also provide a summary of facilities, equipment, and machinery.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on three recent and relevant Government or private projects.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base Year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus four Option Years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 561612 has a size standard of $29 Million.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Laqulla.Williams@bep.gov.

• Requests for clarification must be submitted via email by February 16, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.

• Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process.

• Factors for evaluation include Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical proposals must be no more than fifty (50) pages.

• No price information should be included in the technical proposal.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services)

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, covering various aspects of contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.

• Offerors are cautioned against contacting Government technical personnel directly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). It serves as a request for proposal (RFP) for Canine Explosive Support Services at the Western Currency Facility. The procurement is a total small business set aside.

• Services to be provided to the Western Currency Facility at 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Canine Explosives Detection Services is attached.

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is attached.

• Contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply.

• Technical questions are due via e-mail by 4:00 PM CST on 02-16-2026 to Laqulla.Williams@bep.gov.

• Proposals are due by 4:00 PM CST on 02-24-2026 and must be emailed to Laqulla.Williams@bep.gov.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their proposals are received in their entirety by the closing date and time.

• Total small business set aside.

• NAICS Code: 561612 with a size standard of $29 million.

• Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• Solicitation Number: 2031ZA26R00013.

• Attachments include: Solicitation, Performance Work Statement, Wage Determination, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.