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

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking untrained detection canines for its Border Patrol K9 Center in El Paso, Texas. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ for up to 15 canines (with option for additional units) and will be awarded as a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order. Vendors must submit a completed proposal spreadsheet (Attachment 3) by the response deadline and meet strict breed, age, health, and documentation requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (Attachment 2). Delivery and evaluation will occur at the CBP Canine Academy in El Paso, with a 60‑day presentation window after award and a six‑month warranty for medical/behavioral defects. Key points: • 15 single‑purpose detection dogs (German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Tervuren, or other approved breeds) aged 10‑36 months. • All canine health, vaccination, microchip, radiograph, and behavioral testing must be provided; failed dogs are returned at vendor expense. • Small‑business set‑aside; only SBA‑size‑standard firms (≤ $2.75 M) may submit. • Submission deadline: 4 Nov 2026 10:00 AM EST; questions due by 2 Nov 2026 10:00 AM EST. • Payments processed via Treasury’s IPP system after successful field testing and medical clearance.