K9 Detection (Role Player) Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), on behalf of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), is soliciting proposals for K9 Detection (Role Player) Support Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide qualified civilian role players to support K-9 detection training scenarios in the National Capital Region. Quotes are due April 22, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 4-6 role players per training session, with up to four sessions per week, to simulate realistic scenarios for PFPA K-9 units. Role players will act as bystanders, individuals carrying scent aids, and passersby in high-foot-traffic environments, both indoors and outdoors. Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in scenarios as directed by PFPA-developed scripts.
- Undergoing PFPA-approved Tier 1 background checks (no security clearance required).
- Being physically capable of walking or standing for up to 4 hours and traversing varied terrain.
- Wearing neutral, non-branded civilian clothing.
- Maintaining a flexible and scalable team with diverse demographics and a rotating pool to prevent scent memorization.
- Providing an on-site supervisor for each training session.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month Base Period and four 12-month Option Periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), Small Business Standard $29M.
- Place of Performance: National Capital Region (NCR), including Pentagon Reservation, Mark Center, and nearby federal sites.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Local Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement PIEE Solicitation Module.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical and Price. Technical evaluation will assess the adequacy of the approach to providing services, including recruitment, management, and background check processes. Price must be fair and reasonable.
- Quote Requirements:
- Volume I (Administration): Cover sheet with contact info, Tax ID, CAGE CODE, SAM UEI, and quote validity (min 120 days).
- Volume II (Technical): Narrative detailing capability to fulfill the SOW, including recruitment, management, and background check processes.
- Volume III (Price): Completed Pricing Template (Attachment 2).
Contact Information
- Primary: Yolnie Merriweather (yolnie.t.merriweather.civ@mail.mil, 571-722-9823)
- Secondary: Bushra Rasheed (bushra.m.rasheed.civ@mail.mil)