Notice of intent to directly solicitate for FOK9

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations Canine Academy (FOK9) is seeking a contractor to provide canines in accordance with the evaluation criteria listed in the statement of work (SOW). The contractor will be evaluated based on breed conformance, availability of the canines, status of any current open orders, past performance, and technical evaluation of canines brought to the US Customs and Border Protection Field Operations Canine Academy (FOK9) for physical inspection. The acquisition is set aside for 100% small businesses, and the estimated value is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Providing canines that meet the evaluation criteria listed in the SOW • Meeting the requirements for breed conformance, availability, and past performance • Undergoing technical evaluation of canines at the FOK9 academy • Being a 100% small business to be eligible for the set-aside