Request for Information: FBI Employee Assistance Unit (EAU) Canine Request

The FBI's Employee Assistance Unit is conducting a Request for Information to assess market capability for facility canines to support employees responding to traumatic events, with responses due August 5, 2026. This is an informational market-research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or offer of payment for response preparation.

The FBI seeks canines suitable for deployment across all FBI locations in the United States, including Hawaii and San Juan. Vendors must demonstrate capability to place an average of up to seven canines annually with a single law enforcement agency and provide Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited canines with comprehensive health documentation and medical records meeting FBI standards.

Approved breeds are Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labradoodle, and Goldendoodle, with other breeds subject to Contracting Officer approval. Canines must meet ADI temperament specifications: calm, even-tempered, friendly, social, nonreactive, non-aggressive, flexible, and adaptable for use in courts, forensic interviews, family assistance centers, and hospitals. Vendors must assess facility dog teams' proficiency using the ADI Public Access Test at placement and annually thereafter.

Respondents must submit a completed FBI EAU Canine RFI Company Information Form addressing 29 detailed questions on company profile, relevant law enforcement or government experience, participation in GWACs or GSA schedules, acquisition and placement processes, training and socialization methodologies, handler matching procedures, post-placement support, ownership transfer terms, pricing structure, and availability of continued education and technical support. Submit responses to Melissa Cordova at mcordova@fbi.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern time on August 5, 2026. NAICS 812910; PSC 8820.