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Canine Explosive Scent Kits

Department of Homeland Security · Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · MGMT — FPS AD CCG
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Forecast detail

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Solicitation expected
July 31, 2026
Anticipated award
September 1, 2026 · Q4 2026
Estimated value
$1M to $2M
Period of performance
October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle
BPA (FAR Part 8 or 13)
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated July 15, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number
F2026073458
Notice type
Forecast
NAICS
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
Set-aside
SB
Posted
2026-07-15
Place of performance
Multiple

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Statement of work, as posted

The FPS Canine Operations Branch's Explosives Detection Canine Program supports the mission of FPS through utilization of canine law enforcement teams that travel to Federal facilities and aid in security efforts. The Canine Operations Branch provides Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCT) which render federal properties safe and secure for federal employees, officials, and visitors by providing a strong visible and psychological deterrence against criminal and terrorist acts. The EDCTs conduct searches and sweeps for explosive components and respond to threats to federally owned, leased, or secured property. The objective of this contract is to provide the FPS with high-fidelity, standardized Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs). These CESK are critical for the initial imprint, training, maintenance, and operational certification of explosive detection canines. The scope encompasses the manufacture, specialized packaging, and multi-year delivery of regional, and headquarter CESKs, including, specific “extinction” training aids to ensure canine accuracy.

Contact

Point of contact
Richard Leigh
Role
Requirements owner
Email
richard.a.leigh@fps.dhs.gov
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