Support K9 for BPK9

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for providing canines suitable for training to the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Program (SK9). The SK9 program utilizes canines to enhance response and treatment of trauma and mental health by providing a medium for connection and communication with afflicted parties, including support for traumatic and critical incident response, death notifications, and victim advocacy.

• The contractor shall provide canines suitable for training.

• Delivery location: U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy (BPK9) in El Paso, Texas.

• CBP has the option to procure additional canines based on funds and program needs.

• Canines will be used for various duties including trauma response, death notifications, and victim advocacy.

• Canines must be trustworthy, social, and trainable to extensive obedience control.

• Delivery location is specified as the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy in El Paso, Texas.

• Present canines within 30 calendar days of award notification.

• Responsible for all transportation arrangements and costs for shipment and retrieval of canines.

• Shall not be responsible for the disposition of medically failed defective canines.

• Must provide documentation of negative zoonotic disease tests (including Canine Brucellosis) within 30 days of presentation, with documentation submitted 10 business days prior to presentation.

• CBP will be responsible for care and feeding of canines up to the 3rd day.

• CBP will conduct selection testing, including medical and behavioral evaluations.

• CBP has 15 business days after selection testing to complete evaluations.

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

• Breeds: Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, Vizslas, Standard Poodles, and Labradoodles (other breeds may be accepted with prior approval).

• Age: 12 to 36 months at the time of evaluation.

• Weight: Preferred healthy weight (16-25% body fat, Body Condition Score of 3-7).

• Size: 20-30 inches at the withers.

• Sex: Males and females acceptable.

• Genetics: Must come from established breeding programs with no history of aggression.

• Rearing: Must have been reared in a family setting.

• Prior Training: No aggression training; must be social and trainable to a high degree of obedience (AKC Canine Good Citizen level preferred).

• Medical: Must be in excellent health, free of acute/chronic disease, and medically able to enter training. Specific requirements include radiographs of hips, lumbar spine, and elbows; health and rabies certificates; vaccination records; pedigree/registration proof; and a readable microchip.

• Common Medically Disqualifying Conditions: Includes severe disease symptoms, poor body condition, severe periodontal disease, heartworm infection, etc.

• Includes AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) exercises and additional specific tests.

• CGC exercises cover: Acceptance of a Friendly Stranger, Petting and Grooming, Heeling Pattern, Heel through a Crowd, Sit/Down/Hold Positions, Recall, Reaction to another Canine, Reaction to Distractions, and Supervised Separation.

• Additional tests include: Sociability and Interaction, Prey/Retrieve Drive, Food Testing, Noise Sensitivity, Umbrella Test, Crowd, Slick Floor, and Tight Spot.

• Candidates passing initial testing undergo medical screening.

• A fifteen-day evaluation period after acceptance, during which the canine is assigned to a BPK9 staff instructor for further evaluation in home and working environments.

• Within 6 months of acceptance, if a canine has a pre-existing medical problem, chronic disease, or unacceptable behavior that interferes with training, the vendor must retrieve and replace the canine at no expense to the government.

• Contractors and employees traveling to BPK9 are subject to a short-term vetting (background check).

• Information must be submitted 30 days prior to delivery date.

• Upon approval, a Fort Bliss Access Memo will be issued.

• Failure to comply may result in denial of entry.

• Attachment 1: Clinician's Brief Body Condition Score

• Attachment 2: CBP Short Term Contractors Form- Canine

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "SOW Exhibit A.pdf," is an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity record. Based on its name and typical SAM.gov usage, it is likely a Statement of Work (SOW) or a related exhibit detailing the scope of work for a potential contract. Bidders should review this document to understand the specific tasks, deliverables, and requirements of the opportunity.

As an exhibit to a Statement of Work, this document would typically detail:

• Specific tasks and activities required.
• Performance standards and metrics.
• Deliverables and their acceptance criteria.
• Period and place of performance.
• Any special requirements (e.g., staffing, security, certifications).

This exhibit is crucial for bidders to accurately assess their capability to perform the required work, develop a compliant proposal, and estimate costs. It directly defines the government's needs and forms the basis for contract performance. Failure to thoroughly understand and address the requirements outlined in this SOW exhibit could lead to a non-compliant or uncompetitive proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - Canine Proposal.xlsx", appears to be a template or form intended for bidders to provide detailed information about their canine proposals. It is designed to capture specific data points related to the canines being offered and the associated costs.

• Company Information: Fields for Company Name, Contact Name, Phone, Email, Address, City, State, Zip Code, UEID, and Business Type.
• SAM Information: Includes SAM Expiration Date.
• Canine Specifics: Sections for Number of Canines Quoted, Price Per Canine, and Total Cost.
• Availability & Details: Fields for Canine Availability Date, Age, and Breed(s) of Canine.

Bidders are expected to complete this form to detail their canine offerings, including pricing and availability. This information will likely be used by the government to evaluate proposals and understand the specifics of the canines being offered in response to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for submitting contractor information for short-term visits to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities. It requires detailed information about the contracting company and the individuals who will be visiting.

• Contract Company Information: Name, address, Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone, and email.

• On-Site Contractor POC: Name, phone, and mobile office details.

• Visit Details: Dates and times of the visit.

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

• Visitor Information: For each visitor, requires Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, Date of Birth (DOB), U.S. Citizen status, Place of Birth (POB), Occupation, Address, A Number, Visa/Passport details (if applicable), Social Security Number, and Driver's License information.

• All information must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the visitor's arrival.

• Submission is via email to SMDSECURITYSERVICESBRANCH@cbp.dhs.gov or fax to 202-344-1860.

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

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

• Escorts are mandatory and responsible for constant supervision. The escort ratio is typically 1 escort per 4 visitors, but may be 1:1 depending on vetting status.

This form is critical for any personnel requiring access to CBP facilities as part of this contract. Bidders must understand the information required and the submission lead times to ensure personnel can access necessary sites for contract performance. Failure to provide complete and timely information may result in denial of access.