Attachment 1 - Product Description.pdf

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Naval Special Warfare Group ONE

Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC)

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. Naval Special Warfare Command has an established Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) program that uses specially trained MPCs to support its mission. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) seeks to procure additional canines to augment its current inventory of Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs).

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. The Government’s objective is a Firm Fixed Price contract for a base plus four option periods for the purchase of

MPCs with the correct characteristics to be assessed and trained as MPCs.

2.2. MPCs will be used in the conduct of both operational and training Maritime Special Operations Forces missions.

3. Scope:

3.1. Contractor shall present on an appointment-basis at least six (6) age and breed-appropriate adult canines to the NSW MPC Program evaluation team at the place of delivery indicated in Paragraph 5 below or at a facility agreed upon by the contractor and NSW. Contractor may present more than six (6) adults however, the Government will only purchase six (6) adults canines. Presenting more than the purchase order number is highly encouraged.

3.2. Once accepted, all canines will undergo a two-week quarantine at the contractor’s expense and have a valid USDA certificate of health before entering NSW kennels.

3.3. Upon arrival, all contractor-provided canines will undergo a selection and assessment process as contained in this product description and enclosure. To pass the performance evaluations, the canines must successfully perform specified tasks and clearly demonstrate the potential to be trained to perform other tasks as MPC.

4. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

4.1. Product Name: Adult Canines

4.2. Specifications: Contractor shall present for evaluation at least six (6) canines which satisfy the criteria and timelines outlined in Attachment 2 – NSW MPC Program Canine Supply Protocol.

4.2.1. Specifications:

4.2.1.1. Contractor shall present canines in a manner which supports the Evaluation criteria outlined in Attachment 2.

4.2.1.2. Contractor shall present canines which comport with the age and physical characteristics criteria outlined in Attachment 2.

4.2.1.3. Contractor shall present canines which can meet the performance criteria (sociability, environmental, detection, and bite work) outlined in Attachment 2.

4.2.1.4. Contractor shall present canines in a manner which satisfy the health and medical criteria outlined in Attachment 2.

4.3. Contractor shall warranty the six (6) canines in accordance with the Warranty Policy outlined in Attachment 2.

4.3.1. In addition to the warranty policy, contractor shall take possession of the unsuitable canines within 14 calendar days of notification and be responsible for costs associated with returning the canine.

4.4. Contractor shall ship and deliver canines in accordance with the shipping policy.

5. DELIVERY INFORMATION

5.1. Required delivery date: selection and presentation phase may begin immediately after award, but all final deliveries to the location at 5.3 below must occur NLT 24 Sept 2026

Boyd, Mark S CTR USSOCOM NSW (USA) One-time or with option years? The IGCE has option years, which could be challenging for pricing out.

5.2. Delivery POC Name: To be provided at time of award

5.3. Delivery address: Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, CA 92155.

5.4. Special instructions: Canines shall be delivered to the kennel located at the Silver Strand Training Complex.

6. SECURITY

6.1. Contractor must be able to obtain personnel and vehicle access to military installations for required delivery of items. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary access through the local Military Pass and Decal Office as applicable.

7. MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA

7.1. The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance with the contract terms to include proper delivery of quantity and type of goods. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

8.2. Assessment Decisions: all decisions by the NSW MPC Program assessment team are final. Failure to meet assessment standards will be listed by general category (referenced by item number in this product description) only.