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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Naval Special Warfare Command Multi-Purpose Canines

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) requires canines or canine puppies to replenish its current inventory of MPCs.

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. The Government’s objective is a Firm Fixed Price contract for the purchase of six (6) adult canines and four (4) canine puppies 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. The goal is to purchase canines that meet the evaluation criteria contained in Enclosure 1 and Enclosure 2 hereinafter referred to as “the enclosures”.

3. Scope:

3.1. Contractor shall present on an appointment-basis at least six (6) age and breed-appropriate adult canines and four (4) canine puppies 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 and four (4) puppies however, the Government will only purchase six (6) adults canines and four (4) canine puppies. Presenting more than the task ordered 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 or canine puppies will undergo a selection and assessment process as contained in this product description and the enclosures. To pass the performance evaluations, the canines or canine puppies must successfully perform specified tasks and clearly demonstrate the potential to be trained to perform other tasks as MPC.

3.4. Enclosures:

3.4.1. NSW MPC Program Canine Supply Protocol – Enclosure 1

3.4.2. NSW MPC Program Puppy Supply Protocol – Enclosure 2

4. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

4.1. Product Name: Adult Canines and Canine Puppies

4.2. Specifications: Contractor shall present for evaluation at least six (6) canines and four (4) canine puppies which satisfy the criteria and timelines outlined in the enclosures.

4.2.1. Specifications:

4.2.1.1. Contractor shall present canines and canine puppies in a manner which supports the Evaluation criteria outlined in the enclosures.

4.2.1.2. Contractor shall present canines and canine puppies which comport with the age and physical characteristics criteria outlined in the enclosures.

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

4.2.1.4. Contractor shall present canines and canine puppies in a manner which satisfy the health and medical criteria outlined in the enclosures.

4.3. Contractor shall warranty the six (6) canines and four (4) canine puppies in accordance with the Warranty Policy outlined in the enclosures.

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

4.4. Contractor shall ship and deliver canines or canine puppies in accordance with the shipping policy contained in the enclosures.

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 01 FEB 2026

5.2. Delivery POC Name: TO BE PROVIDED UPON AWARD

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

5.4. Special instructions: Canines or canine puppies 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 to 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.

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