INL/El Salvador Single Purpose Green Canines

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of ten (10) trained green canines for the Government of El Salvador's law enforcement canine program. The selected dogs will be used for narcotics and illicit drug detection purposes. Contractors must provide a minimum of 40 canines for selection testing, from which INL will accept and retain 10 Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd dogs aged 12-24 months, weighing 45-90 pounds, and measuring 22-30 inches at the shoulder. The canines must undergo comprehensive physical and behavioral evaluations with a minimum acceptable score of 3.5 points on a six-point grading scale, and selection testing must be available no later than 30 days after contract award. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with canine availability and warranty terms serving as determinant factors. The solicitation deadline for proposal submissions is April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 112990 (All Other Animal Production) with a size standard of $2.75 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with an estimated delivery date of June 30, 2026, and FOB Destination terms. The requirement includes five line items covering the 10 trained dogs, transport crates with automatic water dispensers, veterinary health checks and vaccination records, equipment and supplies (including collars, leashes, muzzles, microchips, flea and tick treatments, blankets, and beds), and transportation and care services to an international airport for kenneling until shipment. The contractor bears all transportation costs from its facilities to El Salvador International Airport (AIES) and must provide a comprehensive one-year health warranty covering skeletal health, genetic conditions, neurological problems, and workability compatibility. Performance will take place in El Salvador.