SRT Canine Trainers and Canine
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 15A00025R00000106
- Agency
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Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20226, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is procuring specialized canine training services through a combined synopsis/solicitation for SRT Canine Trainers and Canines. The contract seeks to acquire short-term services for 12 months to support ATF's Special Response Team (SRT) Canine Program, requiring contractors to provide a minimum of three highly qualified instructors with extensive Police SWAT/ATF SRT canine handler/trainer experience and at least 20 years of law enforcement background. The procurement also includes the acquisition of up to four tactical canines with specific breed, age, health, and behavioral requirements. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing four key factors: Key Personnel (resumes), Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Questions were due by August 27, 2025, and proposals must be submitted by September 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 812910 (Pet Care Services) with a size standard of $9,000,000. The contract structure includes a fixed daily rate for trainers, a fixed rate per canine, and Other Direct Costs for travel and per diem not to exceed $100,000. The 12-month performance period will involve delivering specialized tactical canine training services including Basic and Advanced Integration training, covering skills such as long-line/laser deployment, gunfire neutrality, helicopter acclimation, and muzzle aggression close quarters battle techniques. Training will be conducted across various locations throughout the United States, with the primary place of performance listed as Washington, DC. The government intends to award a single firm fixed-price contract to support both existing and new SRT K9 teams within the ATF's specialized operations program.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/soliciation for ATF SRT Canine Trainers and Canines to acquire the short-term services for 12 months, that the contractor will deliver the required services to ATF SRT Canine Program. The SRT Canine Program is unique and highly specialized, and the instructors must meet very specific requirements to properly do this highly skilled job. Prior experience with a SRT Canine Program, preferably ATF SRT, is required to provide the same methodical training which is currently instilled within ATF. This requirement includes instructors no less thena three (3) each having extensive knowledge in the selection and training of a tactical Canine, which must include prior Police SWAT/ATF SRT canine handler/trainer experience. Also Canines up to a possible four (4) each will be procured with the same solicitation and eventual contract.
Amendment #1 is hereby issued to correct Section L and M under Technical approach to state Technical Approach MUST address all aspects within Attachment A SOW Paragraph 4.1 thru 4.1.22 and 5.1 thru 5.2, NOTE paragraph 14.1 thru 14.22 is incorrect from the original solicitation posting. See corrected Section L page 11 of 15 and Section M page 13 of 15. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.
Amendment #2 is here by issued to provide all Questions and Answers as required by the soliciation, see attached Amendment #2 Questions and Answers Solicitation. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.
Update #2 ·
This is a combined synopsis/soliciation for ATF SRT Canine Trainers and Canines to acquire the short-term services for 12 months, that the contractor will deliver the required services to ATF SRT Canine Program. The SRT Canine Program is unique and highly specialized, and the instructors must meet very specific requirements to properly do this highly skilled job. Prior experience with a SRT Canine Program, preferably ATF SRT, is required to provide the same methodical training which is currently instilled within ATF. This requirement includes instructors no less thena three (3) each having extensive knowledge in the selection and training of a tactical Canine, which must include prior Police SWAT/ATF SRT canine handler/trainer experience. Also Canines up to a possible four (4) each will be procured with the same solicitation and eventual contract.
Amendment #1 is hereby issued to correct Section L and M under Technical approach to state Technical Approach MUST address all aspects within Attachment A SOW Paragraph 4.1 thru 4.1.22 and 5.1 thru 5.2, NOTE paragraph 14.1 thru 14.22 is incorrect from the original solicitation posting. See corrected Section L page 11 of 15 and Section M page 13 of 15. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/soliciation for ATF SRT Canine Trainers and Canines to acquire the short-term services for 12 months, that the contractor will deliver the required services to ATF SRT Canine Program. The SRT Canine Program is unique and highly specialized, and the instructors must meet very specific requirements to properly do this highly skilled job. Prior experience with a SRT Canine Program, preferably ATF SRT, is required to provide the same methodical training which is currently instilled within ATF. This requirement includes instructors no less thena three (3) each having extensive knowledge in the selection and training of a tactical Canine, which must include prior Police SWAT/ATF SRT canine handler/trainer experience. Also Canines up to a possible four (4) each will be procured with the same solicitation and eventual contract.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SRT Canine Trainers and Canine | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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