multi-Purpose Canine

SOL #: W911S226U2925Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT DRUM

FORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

Live Animals, Not Raised For Food (8820)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57e9a3abb4f741958f1f9a08b8d20b54/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 30, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 the Army, specifically W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs). These specialized canines are required for Explosives Detection, Apprehension (Bite Work), and Human Tracking, operating in demanding Special Operations Forces (SOF) environments. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due April 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for SOF Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs) with specific capabilities:

Explosives Detection
Apprehension (Bite Work)
Human Tracking MPCs must be resilient, capable of operating like a Special Forces Soldier, including activities such as roping from helicopters, conducting CQB clearance operations with SF operators, mounted and dismounted patrols, and being neutral to gunfire at a base level.
Age: 1 year
Breed: Belgian Malinois