Questions and Answers - Contract Working Dogs.pdf

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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for contract working dog services at Sierra Army Depot. The solicitation requires one narcotic detection dog and one explosives detection dog team, each consisting of a certified dog and handler. The narcotic detection dog will work on-site as needed during business hours, while the explosives detection dog will only work on-site for explosives ordnance searches or in response to incidents. Both dogs must be certified by a Department of the Army Military Working Dog Certification Authority, and all training must comply with Army Regulation 190-12. The contractor must provide all materials required by the handlers and dogs, including narcotic and explosive scents.

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Contract Working Dogs

W912GY-24-R-0002

Questions & Answers – 4 December 2023

Question 1. Will the K9 teams be working simultaneously or called as needed? Or are they called out separately and may only work on occasion simultaneously?

Answer 1. PWS Section 1.6.4, The NDD shall be on-site at SIAD on an as needed basis during business hours mentioned above. The EDD will only be on-site for Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) searches and when called to respond to an incident. NDD and EDD visits may be scheduled at the same time.

Question 2. What exactly are you looking for in a dog?

Answer 2. PWS Section 1.1, All Contract Working Dog (CWD) teams (dog and handler(s)) shall be certified by a Department of the Army (DA) Military Working Dog (MWD) Certification Authority (CA) at the cost of the contractor. PWS Section 5.1, The contractor shall meet the requirements of AR 190-12 for the life of this contract.

Question 3. Are only two dogs needed?

Answer 3. PWS Section 5.1, One CWD will be primarily used for narcotics detection (NDD).

One CWD will be primarily used for explosives detection (EDD).

Question 4. Would the dogs need to be trained by one of our trainers?

Answer 4. PWS Section 1.1, All Contract Working Dog (CWD) teams (dog and handler(s)) shall be certified by a Department of the Army (DA) Military Working Dog (MWD) Certification Authority (CA) at the cost of the contractor.

Question 5. Would our trainer also be the handler of the dog in specific search locations?

Answer 5. PWS Section 5.2.5 CWD and Handler Training. All training will comply with AR 190-12. Teams will be certified by a DA MWD Certification Authority (no on the job training).

Certifications for CWD teams shall be in accordance with AR 190-12. CWD teams working at Sierra Army Depot must comply with all certification requirements contained in AR 190-12.

Question 6. Will the Government provide the narcotics and explosives scent?

Answer 6. PWS Section 4.3 Materials, Contractor shall provide all materials required by the handler, EDD or DDD to meet the requirements of this contract. This includes narcotics and explosive scent.

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