I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0008 - Explosive Detection Canine Team Assessment and Certification Standards.pdf

W519TC-24-R-0011 – Global Protective Services (GPS)

IDIQ

Attachment 0008 – Explosive Detection Canine Team Assessment and Certification Standards

17 September 2024

GPS IDIQ

Attachment 0009- EDC Team Assessment and Certification Standards

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

Section 2 Government Provided Explosive Detection Canine Services

2.1 Pre-Validation Training Requirements

2.2 Pre-Validation and Post-Validation Requirements

Section 3 Contractor Provided Explosive Detection Canine Services

3.1 Contractor Procured Explosive Detection Canines

3.2 Contractor Provided Training

3.3 Explosive Detection Skills Validation

3.4 Acclimation at Place of Performance

3.5 Explosive Detection Canine Proficiency and Obedience Training

Section 4 Diplomatic Security Canine Validation Testing

4.1 DS Canine Validation Overview and Guidance

4.2 Testing and Training Materials

4.3 Diplomatic Security Odor Recognition Test Specifications

4.3.1 Purpose

4.3.2 Overview

4.3.3 Materials

4.3.4 Test Set-up

4.3.5 Procedure

4.3.6 Evaluation of Test Results

4.4 Diplomatic Security Operational Test Specifications

4.4.1 Purpose

4.4.2 Overview

4.4.3 Materials

4.4.4 Scenarios

4.4.5 Test Completion

Section 5.0 Contractor Provided Canine Health and Medical Care Services

5.1 Contractor Provided Canine Health and Medical Care

5.1.1 Work Requirements

5.2 Canine Veterinarian Clinic

Section 6 Task Order Performance Evaluation

Section 1 Introduction

A. There are two models for delivery of contract-required Explosive Detection Canine

(EDC) procurement and services requirements under the WPS III contract:

1. Government-furnished property, Explosive Detection Canine (GFP-EDC) will be provided by the U.S. government and all administration such as but not limited to, full procurement, imprinting, training, scheduling, handler-canine marrying, and validation will take place at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance. Requirements for Contractors under this model are provided below in Section 2, Government Provided Explosive Detection Canine Services.

2. Contractor-acquired property, Explosive Detection Canine (CAP-EDC), will be provided by the Contractor and all administration such as but not limited to, full procurement, imprinting, training, scheduling, and handler-canine marrying will take place at a Contractor facility. All canine validation shall take place at a U.S.

government identified facility. Requirements for Contractors under this model are provided below in Section 3, Contractor Provided of Explosive Detection Canine

Services.

B. The determination as to whether EDC procurement, services, and training will be U.S.

government-provided or Contractor-provided will be made at the task order level.

C. Regardless of how EDC training is accomplished, all EDC teams shall undergo and successfully pass skills validation testing at the U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance outlined below in Section 4, Diplomatic Security Canine

Validation Testing.

D. There are two models for delivery of contract-required proficiency and obedience training under the WPS III contract:

1. U.S. government-provided proficiency and obedience training at the task order place of performance.

2. Contractor-provided proficiency and obedience training at the task order place of performance. Requirements for Contractors under this model are provided below in

Section 3.4, Explosives Detection Canine Proficiency and Obedience Training.

E. The determination as to whether EDC proficiency and obedience training is U.S.

government-provided or Contractor-provided will be made at the task order level.

F. Regardless of how EDC proficiency and obedience training is accomplished, the

Contractor shall participate in EDC proficiency and obedience training at the task order place of performance.

G. There are two models for delivery of contract-required canine health and medical care services under the WPS III contract:

1. U.S. government-provided canine health and medical care services (H&MCS) will be provided by the U.S. government to include all medical care and treatment at a U.S.

government identified facility.

2. Contractor-provided H&MCS will be provided by the Contractor at a U.S.

government identified facility. Requirements for Contractors under this model are provided below in Section 5, Contractor Provided Canine Health and Medical Care

Service.

H. The determination as to whether H&MCS will be U.S. government-provided or

Contractor-provided will be made at the task order level.

Section 2 Government Provided Explosive Detection Canine Services

2.1 Pre-Validation Training Requirements

A. All Explosives Detection Canines (EDC) will be U.S. government-furnished property

(GFP).

B. The Contractor shall provide bio approved, qualified handlers.

C. Contractor-provided handlers will undergo EDC training at a U.S. government identified facility and/or the task order place of performance.

D. The Contractor shall ensure that all bio approved EDC personnel complete required training as specified in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 1-Position Descriptions prior to attending EDC training at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance. Upon completion of WPS III training new EDC personnel will attend a fourteen (14) day training and validation iteration at the U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance.

E. Incumbent EDC personnel will attend a seven (7) day training and validation iteration at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance.

F. While training, testing, or performing EDC services at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance choke collars, prong-type collars, and electronic collars will not be allowed.\

G. If the handler is not able to successfully complete the fourteen (14) day training and validation testing, the WPS handler may be provided remediation training not to exceed an additional fourteen (14) days of training to pass validation and testing.

2.2 Pre-Validation and Post-Validation Requirements

A. Contractor-provided handlers will be paired with a U.S. government provided EDC at a

U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance. The EDC team shall undergo and successfully pass skills validation training and testing at a U.S.

government identified facility and/or task order place of performance as outlined below in Section 5, Diplomatic Security Canine Validation Testing.

B. Upon certification by the U.S. government, EDC teams may provide services on WPS III task orders. U.S. government validation certification is valid for two-hundred and forty-five (245) calendar days, whereupon the EDC team shall return to a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance for training and retesting.

C. The Contractor shall provide lodging, transportation, and life support for EDC personnel during all phases of U.S. government provided canine training and validation; see WPS

III IDIQ – Section B, Supplies and Services.

D. Upon arrival at the TO performance location all EDC teams will be afforded an acclimation period, which includes proficiency and obedience training. This acclimation and training period shall not be less than twenty-four (24) hours and not in excess of ninety-six (96) hours.

E. The U.S. government may provide air transportation to the TO place of performance. In the event of U.S. government furnished travel, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport EDC personnel to a pre-arranged location for departure, identified at the task order level.

F. While EDCs are in the continental United States (CONUS) training or on leave rotation, veterinarian services, including International Health Certificates (IHC) will be provided by the U.S. government.

G. While EDC teams are at the place of performance they will be required to perform maintenance training. The U.S. government will provide explosive maintenance-training materials and guidance inclusive of the DSORT and DSOT training plan/regimen.

Section 3 Contractor Provided Explosive Detection Canine Services

3.1 Contractor Procured Explosive Detection Canines

A. The U.S. government will determine at the task order level whether the procurement of

EDCs is U.S. government provided or contractor provided. Contractor procured canines shall meet all requirements outlined in this attachment. Contractor-provided handlers and canines will undergo EDC validation at the U.S. government identified facility prior to deployment to the task order performance location.

B. Contractor procured EDCs shall take into consideration all requirements within the WPS

III IDIQ, to include but not limited to,

1. Task order place of performance

2. Services provided under the task order performance work statement

3. Single purpose canines (e.g. no bite dogs)

C. The U.S. government reserves the right to review and approve all canine medical records and pedigree prior to purchase.

3.2 Contractor Provided Training

A. The Contractor shall train their EDC teams in accordance with the Diplomatic Security

Odor Recognition Test (DSORT) and Diplomatic Security Operational Test (DSOT) certification standards.

B. The U.S. government will provide reimbursement as specified in WPS III IDIQ, Section

B-Supplies and Services. This training is in addition to labor-category specific training requirements established in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 1- Position Descriptions, Attachment 2- Training, and Attachment 3- Firearms.

3.3 Explosive Detection Skills Validation

A. A Contractor provided EDC teams shall undergo and successfully pass skills validation testing at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance prior to performing work on the task order.

B. Upon certification by the U.S. government, contractor EDC teams may provide services on WPS III task orders. U.S. government certifications are valid for two-hundred forty-five (245) calendar days, whereupon the EDC team shall return to a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance for retesting.

C. The Contractor shall provide lodging, transportation, and life support for the EDC team during all phases of U.S. government provided canine validation. In the event of U.S.

government furnished travel, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport EDC personnel to a pre-arranged location in Dulles, Virginia for departure.

D. All sub-contractors must be approved by the contracting officer (CO) in writing, prior to performance. Contractors shall provide the U.S. government with sub-contractor names and associated information at least seventy-five (75) calendar days prior to providing services.

E. While active WPS III EDC teams are in the continental United States (CONUS) training or on leave rotation, the Contractor shall provide kenneling and veterinarian services to include International Health Certificates (IHC).

F. The Contractor shall account for up to thirty-five (35) days of daily kennel canines are

CONUS and active on a TO. The U.S. government will reimburse reasonable CONUS training salary rates for new-hire handlers for up to thirty (30) days.

3.4 Acclimation at Place of Performance

Upon arrival at the TO performance location all EDC teams will be afforded an acclimation period, which includes proficiency and obedience training. This acclimation and training period shall not be less than twenty-four (24) hours and not in excess of ninety-six (96) hours.

3.5 Explosive Detection Canine Proficiency and Obedience Training

A. The determination as to whether EDC proficiency and obedience training is U.S.

government-provided or Contractor-provided will be made at the task order level.

B. Regardless of how EDC procurement and training is accomplished, the Contractor shall participate in EDC proficiency and obedience training at the task order place of performance.

C. The Contractor shall:

1. Provide and ensure that Contractor EDC teams performing work under this contract complete a minimum of four (4) hours of proficiency detection training each week at the TO performance location. The TO will identify the types and provider of the training aids required for proficiency training.

2. Coordinate the use of U.S. government facilities for EDC training with and receive pre-approval from DS/RSO COR.

3. Ensure that the kennel master or canine trainer monitors a representative sample of the handler conducted proficiency training sessions to identify and correct deficiencies and improve performance. If deficiencies are noted, develop a training plan to eliminate identified weakness. If increased training frequency or length of time is required to correct deficiencies, adjust the canine’s utilization requirements to accommodate such increased training needs and advise (via e-mail or other identified electronic method) the DS/OPO/WPS GTM.

4. Provide and ensure that EDC teams performing work under this contract complete a minimum of two (2) hours of obedience training each week at the TO place of performance. Ensure that obedience training is not conducted during the proficiency detection training or the exercise period.

5. In the absence of an assigned handler, ensure that the kennel master or canine trainer exercises and conducts proficiency and obedience training with the unassigned canine until the handler returns or is replaced.

Section 4 Diplomatic Security Canine Validation Testing

4.1 DS Canine Validation Overview and Guidance

A. The U.S. government requires a two-phase testing procedure for all EDC teams on the

WPS III program. All testing shall occur at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance. The minimum passing standard is 100 percent recognition of all explosive odors and no more than two (2) false positives on distractor odors.

B. Any form of aggression during testing by the canine will result in failure. Aggressing includes, but is not limited to: biting, clawing, pushing, or pawing training aids. DS K9 personnel (i.e., the program manager (PM), deputy program manager (DPM), or designee) will decide if the specific action constitutes aggression.

C. While at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance, contractor personnel shall follow all rules, guidelines, requirements and standards in effect at the center, to include training and testing requirements.

D. Upon arrival at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance, the canine team will be briefed by U.S. government provided canine staff regarding schedule and administrative matters. EDC handlers will be paired with an

EDC and undergo various EDC training scenarios as directed by U.S. government provided canine management, to include taking the Diplomatic Security Odor

Recognition Test (DSORT) and Diplomatic Security Operational Test (DSOT).

E. Handlers will wear U.S. government approved company-issued uniforms.

F. The only contractor personnel permitted to observe validation will be the Contractor's trainers and the Contractor's managers. Observers will not be permitted to communicate with handlers once testing has begun. Once each team completes testing, they will be sequestered to prevent communication between teams.

G. No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in the training and validation area during training and testing. If any attendee has a cell phone on their person on the day of testing, they will be removed from the training site and will not be allowed to return until the next class date. A second violation will result in the handler being deemed ineligible to perform on WPS III. The U.S. government shall not be responsible for any expenses resulting from ineligibility determinations.

H. Anyone determined to be cheating or compromising the integrity of the training or test will be immediately removed from the U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance and determined to be ineligible for performance on WPS III.

The U.S. government will not be responsible for any costs resulting from ineligible determinations.

I. Any EDC personnel that withdraws from the U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance prior to completion shall be considered a “failure of validation.” The only exception to this is a bona-fide, verifiable emergency. Examples include but are not limited to medical emergencies for the handler or canine.

4.2 Testing and Training Materials

A. The Contractor EDC handlers, paired with an EDC, shall be trained to detect all of the compounds in the list below. The Department reserves the right to add or remove compounds from the list.

Six (6) Mandatory Compounds

• Black Powder (free flowing, time fuse, or safety fuse)

• Dynamite (containing EGDN and NG)

• Double Base Smokeless Powder (DBSP)

• PETN

• RDX

• TNT

Four (4) Elective Compounds

• Ammonium Nitrate (pilled or powder, or the solid component binary explosives) Chlorate based mixtures

• Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

• Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil (AN/FO)

• Ammonium Nitrate / Aluminum Powder

• Black powder substitutes including but not limited to; Pyrodex, Triple Seven, American

Pioneer, etc.

• Blasting agents

• Cast Booster

• Composition B

• Emulsions

• Hexamethylene Triperoxide (HMTD)

• Nitromethane

• Photoflash/fireworks/pyrotechnics powders

• Plastic explosives marked with a detection agent

• Single Base Smokeless Powder (SBSP)

• Slurries

• Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP)

• Tetryl

• Water Gels

• Potassium Nitrate

• Octol

• HMX

Chlorates including but not limited to

• Potassium Chlorate

• Sodium Chlorate

• Potassium Perchlorate

• Ammonium Perchlorate

Improvised Compounds

• Chlorate Based

• Mixtures

• Nitrate based mixtures

• Perchlorate based mixtures

• Urea Nitrate

B. The U.S. government encourages the use of pseudo-type substitutes for training EDCs, to the extent possible.

4.3 Diplomatic Security Odor Recognition Test Specifications

4.3.1 Purpose

A. The ability of a canine to recognize explosive odors is the foundation for any explosive detection canine program. It is essential that the canine be able to demonstrate its ability to recognize explosive odors.

B. The odor recognition proficiency test is used to verify the canine’s ability to recognize required explosives odors. This proficiency test does not replace the operational certification process and does not, by itself, certify a canine for operational deployment.

4.3.2 Overview

A. DSORT involves simple recognition of explosives odors using a blind test method. For the purposes of this test, blind testing means the handler will not know where the explosives samples are placed.

B. DS/OPO/WPS designated personnel will administer the test, select and record the placement of all sample containers, distractors and explosives odor samples, and evaluating the results.

4.3.3 Materials

A. The test consists of ten (10) explosive odor samples, fifteen (15) distractors, and five (5) empty sample containers. Uncontaminated explosives samples and distractors will be used for the test.

B. The quantity of explosives used for each test sample may measure up to fifteen (15) grams, with the following exceptions:

1. Peroxide explosives – due to the initiation sensitivity of these explosives and the required special handling to ensure safety, quantities will be limited to amounts deemed safe by the test administrator.

2. Nitroglycerine-based dynamites – due to the ability of nitroglycerine and ethylene glycol dinitrate components to cross-contaminate other explosives and produce a large amount of vapor, quantities will not exceed one (1) gram.

3. Nitromethane – the liquid component of some binary explosives and other improvised mixtures will not exceed ½ milliliter (0.5 grams).

C. To avoid cross contamination, proper handling and storage procedures will be strictly followed. Each test sample, explosive or distraction, will be placed in a clean, unused

(new) container, with a perforated lid (e.g., metal paint can, ointment tin, etc.). All perforated sample containers must be identical, and all perforations will be small enough to eliminate the possibility of visual cues (i.e., seeing the sample). Each perforated container will be placed in a larger external container that is identical to all other external containers. External containers will not be sealed or have lids, and cannot have any external marking.

4.3.4 Test Set-up

A. Thirty (30) sample containers will be prepared as described, ten (10) containing explosive samples, fifteen (15) containing distractors, and the remaining five (5) containers empty.

The sample containers will be spaced at a minimum of four (4) feet apart. The ten (10) explosive samples will be placed randomly among the twenty (20) other containers. The test administrator will select the overall arrangement of the sample containers. Examples of arrangements include circular configurations of fifteen (15) or fewer containers or individual lines of fifteen (15) or fewer containers.

B. To allow for sufficient odor availability, the sample containers must be in place for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes prior to testing.

4.3.5 Procedure

a. Prior to beginning the test, the test procedure will be explained to the canine handler.

b. Each EDC team will have an adequate amount of time, as determined by the

DS/OPO/WPS designated tester to complete the test or exercise. The determination will be made depending on the circumstances and practicality as to which explosive is to be used and the size and type of area on each of the individual search problems.

c. The EDC team will be allowed to search each sample container twice.

B. If the canine team successfully runs the first group of fifteen (15) cans without missing an explosive sample and does not have any false indications, the canine team will be instructed to move to the second group of fifteen (15) cans. If the canine team misses an explosive sample or has a false positive on an empty can or distractor, the testing administrator will not say anything to the team, which serves as notification that the team has missed an odor or had a false positive. The team then makes a second attempt on the first group, once they successfully locate all explosive samples, with no more than two false indications, they will be allowed to move on to the second set of cans.

C. If the canine team successfully runs the second circle of cans, they will be informed that they have successfully completed the DSORT. If the administrator says nothing, the canine team should run the second group a second time.

D. During the test, the handler will identify when the canine has made an alerting response and report it to the test administrator. The test administrator will record the placement of the container where each alerting response is identified. During the test, the canine will only be rewarded for correct alerts made on explosive samples identified by the handler and confirmed by the test administrator.

E. The test administrator will evaluate the test results. The team will be notified of the test results once the team has completed the test.

4.3.6 Evaluation of Test Results

A. To successfully pass the DSORT, the canine team must make positive responses on all ten (10) explosive samples used in the test. The canine team is allowed up to two (2) false positives on non-explosive samples.

B. The canine team will fail the DSORT if any explosive samples are missed or if more than two (2) false positives are made on non-explosive samples. If the canine team fails the

DSORT, the team must be reevaluated. Canine teams will be allowed two (2) attempts to successfully pass the requirements of the DSORT. If the team does not pass by the second attempt, the team shall be requested to depart the validation site. The contractor the canine team works for will be notified and it will be determined by the employees’ company, after consultation with the DSK9 staff, if the team will be allowed to return to the validation site the next available class/week. If the team fails the validation a second time, during the second week/class, the team will be excluded from attending or testing again for thirty (30) calendar days. If the team fails at the follow-on training/validation, the whole team is disqualified and cannot perform on a DSK9 contract.

4.4 Diplomatic Security Operational Test Specifications

4.4.1 Purpose

A. The ability of a canine to recognize explosive odors in a practical environment is foundational for the WPS III explosives detection canine program. It is essential that the canine be able to demonstrate its ability to recognize explosive odors under real life conditions.

B. The operational test is used to verify the canine’s ability to recognize required explosives odors in real-world scenarios. This proficiency test does not replace initial odor recognition testing and does not, by itself, certify a canine for operational deployment.

4.4.2 Overview

A. DSOT involves recognition of explosives odors using a blind test method. For the purposes of this test, blind testing means the handler will not know where the explosives samples are placed. Teams will search the way they were trained. No assistance or leading of the team will be allowed.

B. DS/OPO/WPS designated personnel will administer the test, select and record the placement of all sample containers, distractors and explosives odor samples, and evaluating the results.

4.4.3 Materials

A. The operational certification will consist of one (1) or more practical search exercises to be determined by DS/OPO/WPS designated personnel. The team will be notified the day of testing which operational test they will take. All searches will use a minimum of one-half (½) pound and a maximum of five (5) pounds of explosives and will have a minimum set-up time of thirty (30) minutes. When placing explosive aids, the use of gloves and a barrier material will be utilized to prevent contamination of training aids and the training area. Hides will be placed from zero (0) to six (6) feet in height and zero

(0) to three (3) feet in depth. All training hides must be hidden from view and placed where the canine cannot get access to the hide.

B. To avoid cross contamination, proper handling and storage procedures will be strictly followed. Each test sample, explosive or distraction, will be placed in a clean, unused (new) disposable visual masking containers.

4.4.4 Scenarios

A. Vehicle Search

1. Passenger cars, light trucks, vans, recreational vehicles and tractor trailers may be used.

2. Five (5) to twenty (20) vehicles will be used based on availability with one (1) or two

(2) explosive samples.

3. PROCEDURE: The search time limit is between ten (10) and thirty (30) minutes, based on the number of vehicles used for the test. Time begins when the handler enters the search area. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search. When time expires or when the handler is satisfied he/she has located the explosive sample(s), the handler must report to the test administrator which vehicle(s) contain the explosive sample(s). Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

B. Box Search

1. Cardboard Boxes of any size including FedEx type shipping boxes will be used.

2. Twenty (20) to thirty (30) boxes will be used and the test will contain one (1) or two

(2) explosive samples.

3. PROCEDURE: The search time limit is between one (1) and six (6) minutes, based on the number of boxes used for the test. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search. At the conclusion of the search, the handler must report to the test administrator which box or boxes contain explosive samples. The handler may not manipulate the box in any way. Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

C. Luggage Search

1. Luggage, handbags, duffle bags and back packs may be used.

2. Fifteen (15) to thirty (30) articles will be used based on availability and type with one

(1) or two (2) explosive aides will be used.

3. PROCEDURE: The search time limit is between three (3) and six (6) minutes, based on the number of luggage used for the test. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search. At the conclusion of the search, the handler must report to the test administrator which piece or pieces of luggage contain explosive samples. The handler may not manipulate the luggage in any way. Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

D. Room Search

1. At least five (5) rooms with furniture and other items may be used for this search with one (1) or two (2) explosive aids will be used.

2. PROCEDURE: The room search requires a minimum of five (5) rooms to be searched with a maximum search time of fifteen (15) minutes. Time begins when the handler enters the search area. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search. When time expires or when the handler is satisfied, he/she has located the explosive sample or samples, the handler must report to the test administrator which room or rooms contain the explosive sample(s) and the location of the sample(s). Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

3. The handler may not open cabinet doors, desk drawers, closet doors etc.

E. Open Area/Perimeter Search

1. Minimum of five thousand (5,000) and a Maximum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet area.

2. One (1) or two (2) explosive aids will be used.

3. PROCEDURE: The search time will be between five (5) and twenty (20) minutes

(one minute for every 1,000 square feet), based on the size of the search area. Time begins when the handler enters the search area. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search. When time expires or when the handler is satisfied, he/she has located the explosive sample or samples, the handler must report to the test administrator the specific location of the sample(s).

Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

F. Bus/Mass Transit Search

1. Buses and/or rail cars may be used.

2. Minimum of three (3) vehicles will be used based on availability with one (1) or two

(2) explosive samples.

3. PROCEDURE: The search time will be three (3) minutes per vehicle presented to search. Time begins when the handler enters the search area. The search will include the exterior and/or interior of the Mass Transit item(s) to be searched. There will be no communication between the test administrator and the handler during the search.

4. When time expires or when the handler is satisfied, he/she has located the explosive sample(s), the handler must report to the test administrator which transit vehicle(s) contain the explosive sample(s). Any aggression on any item searched will result in failure.

4.4.5 Test Completion

A. Upon apparent completion of any of the operational testing scenario(s), the test administrator will then communicate with the handler:

1. If time has not expired for the operational search the administrator will ask:

a. Is there any area you would like to go back to?

b. Would you like to terminate your search?

B. If time has concluded and/or the handler terminates their search the administrator will ask:

1. Is there any area that you would like to call?

C. Note: If the handler decides to return to an area of interest, specific details must be given as to why. The handler will then be allowed to search that area and the areas immediately adjacent only if time still exists in the in the search and the handler has not declared their search terminated.

Section 5.0 Contractor Provided Canine Health and Medical Care Services

5.1 Contractor Provided Canine Health and Medical Care

A. The U.S. government will determine at the task order level whether veterinary services at the task order place of performance are government provided or contractor provided.

B. The Contractor shall provide canine health and medical care services (H&MCS) for their canines by a U.S. licensed doctor of veterinarian medicine (DVM) or veterinarian medical doctor (VMD), with a working knowledge of military/law enforcement working canines and kennel care at the TO performance location. At a minimum, canine H&MCS shall include the following:

1. Providing first aid, vaccinations, examinations, diagnostic, preventive medicine, minor surgery, triage, euthanasia, fitness-for-work evaluations, and stabilization for transport via land, water, or air to a veterinary hospital or confinement.

2. Design and application of a canine physical fitness conditioning program.

3. Sanitary inspections of kennel/housing facilities.

4. Food handling and storage inspections.

5. Professional review of plans for new construction and modification of canine housing, support buildings, and clinics.

6. Prescribing an adequate feeding program.

7. Instructing EDC personnel in all matters related to the canine’s health and well-being.

5.1.1 Work Requirements

A. General Requirements - The Contractor shall:

1. Establish a plan to maintain all veterinary care programs including, at a minimum, the following:

a. Appropriate facilities, personnel, equipment, supplies, and services so as to comply with the requirements of this contract and the applicable TO.

b. Appropriate methods to control, prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries.

Weekend, holiday, and emergency care shall be readily available.

c. Daily observation of all canines to assess their health and well-being. Daily observations may be accomplished by EDC personnel other than the attending veterinarian, provided that a mechanism of direct and frequent communication is established so that timely and accurate information on problems of canine health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian.

d. Guidance provided to the veterinarian technician and EDC personnel involved in the care and working of canines regarding canine health, care, feeding, medication administration, recognition of symptoms of illness or injury, first aid, and emergency care prior to their working under the TO and at least annually thereafter.

2. Establish a medical record, health record, or medical chart for each canine. All entries shall be made in English, blue or black ink, and be legible. Ensure that all such records are accurate, kept current and retained at the TO performance location for the duration of the canine’s performance under the TO. Ensure that all such records are made available to the U.S. government upon request or for examination. Ensure that this record accompanies the canine on every permanent transfer to or from the TO performance location. Retain these records in accordance with FAR 52.215.2, “Audit and Records - Negotiation.”

B. Examinations - The Contractor shall provide veterinarian services to:

1. Ensure that upon arrival at the TO performance location and/or one-hundred eighty

(180) consecutive days at the place of performance, a physical examination is conducted on each canine working under the TO. At a minimum, the examination shall include:

a. Confirmation that the canine meets its individual ideal weight range as identified by the veterinarian. Should any anomalies be found during the physical, but was determined that the canine is fit for duty, a follow-on physical shall take place no more than ten (10) calendar days after initial physical.

b. Confirmation that vaccinations for canine distemper, canine adenovirus-2 infection (hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus infection, parainfluenza, rabies, Bordetella, Corona virus, and Leptospirosis has been administered and are up to date or a serum antibody titer measurement for other than the rabies vaccine reflects that adequate, effective immunity is present.

c. An assessment of the canine’s diet, exercise, thirst, breathing, behavior, habits, elimination patterns (i.e., bowel movements and urination), lifestyle, and general health.

d. A check and determination of the canine’s general appearance (e.g., eyes, ears, nose and face, mouth, gums and teeth, skin, coat, etc.).

e. Auscultation - listening to and assessing the canine’s heart and lungs (e.g., heart rate and rhythm, lung sound, cardio system at rest and upon exercise, respiratory system at rest and upon exercise, etc.).

f. Palpate - feeling specific areas of the canine’s body (pulse, lymph nodes, legs and abdomen).

g. Confirmation through microscopic evaluation of a fresh sample of the canine’s feces for the absence of parasite eggs.

h. Confirmation that the dog does not have heartworm.

2. Ensure that annually, a physical is conducted which may coincide with the examination addressed above in Section 6.1.1.D.2 and addresses the additional following items:

a. Confirmation through blood testing (liver values, kidney values, and a complete blood count), biochemistry profile urinalysis, and thyroid hormone testing that the canine is free of any disorders or physical abnormality.

b. Assessment of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and senses, as well as sensory organs.

c. Teeth cleaning, if needed.

d. Additional x-rays may be performed to assess any signs of degenerative changes in the bones or joints or any signs of subclinical disease.

3. For canines that have behaved aggressively toward an individual, ensure that a physical evaluation is conducted within forty-eight (48) hours of the event. At a minimum, include tests for hormonal balance, structural or soft tissue pain or discomfort, a neurological consultation, urine metabolite screening (especially for excessive levels of glutamine, associated with neuronal death), and allergies.

4. Conduct a wellness examination within three (3) days prior to the canine’s scheduled departure flight and retirement.

C. Inspection and Inventory - The Contractor shall provide veterinarian services:

1. Every 30 days, inspect the kennel/housing facility to ensure that proper sanitary standards are being maintained per the Contractor’s Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP). This inspection shall also include the following elements:

a. An examination of the kennel/housing facility(ies) for safety hazards and distractions that may interfere with the rest and relaxation of the canines, to include recommendation(s) if applicable.

b. A review of the adequacy of the kennel/housing facility’s structure (particularly for environmental conditions) and feeding and watering schedules, to include recommendation(s) if applicable.

c. A review of kennel/housing facility’s sanitation and cleaning procedures and food storage procedures to minimize the risk of disease transmission to the canine, to include recommendation(s) if applicable.

2. At time of delivery and every 30 days, inspect food packaging for obvious tears or defects and to ensure that its shelf-life has not expired. Food packaging shall be marked by date of delivery and appropriate keeping time in indelible marker on the outside of the package.

3. Every 30 days inspect food packages and storage facilities for condition and possible pest and rodent infestation as well as to ensure that the food is being stored and handled properly.

4. Every 30 days, inventory food amounts to ensure that at a minimum there is a ninety

(90) day supply of food for each canine. With DS/OPO/WPS GTM approval, this minimum supply requirement can be adjusted depending on the ordering, acquisition, supply, and distribution times encountered at the TO performance location.

5.2 Canine Veterinarian Clinic

A. Canine veterinarian clinics will be provided by the U.S. government, unless otherwise specified at the TO level.

B. Contractor-provided veterinarian clinics shall be provided in accordance with the WPS

III IDIQ, Attachment 10- Explosive Detection Canine Team Assessment and Certification

Standards.

The Contractor shall:

1. Provide and maintain a canine veterinary clinic with adequate secure storage space capable of providing H&MCS. Ensure that this clinic meets the standards set forth in

Section C.8.4.1.1, Facilities and Services and Section C.8.4.1.2, Storage.

2. Prepare and employ effective controls and procedures to guard against theft and diversion of controlled substances in accordance with CSA (21 USC § 801 et. seq.).

3. Comply with the CSA’s security standards for storage of controlled substances and

List I chemicals.

4. Acquire all equipment, supplies, and material necessary to provide H&MCS as addressed in the Contractor’s “Logistics and Property Management and

Accountability Plan” (see Attachment 9, Task Order Management Plan

Requirements). Ensure that medications acquired in support of this contract are purchased only from U.S. sources.

Section 6 Task Order Performance Evaluation

A. Each EDC team will be retested at a U.S. government identified facility and/or task order place of performance using the DSORT/DSOT standards no less frequently than once every two-hundred and forty-five days (245) unless otherwise directed by the

DS/OPO/WPS COR.

1. During this two-hundred and forty-five (245) day period, each EDC team may be evaluated at the task order performance location. This evaluation will be administered, observed, and evaluated by DS/OPO/WPS personnel in accordance with DSORT and DSOT standards. DS/OPO/WPS personnel will handle and manage all explosives associated with the evaluation.