K9 1100-72719 Central Office 7/2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Canine Academy at SCI Benner, Bellefonte, is requesting bids for single-purpose detector dog candidates under IFB 1100-72719, with electronic bids due August 7, 2026 on the PA Supplier Portal.

All bidders must be registered vendors on the PA Supplier Portal and must complete and submit a reciprocal limitations form with their bid response. Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act applies: the form requires disclosure of manufacturer state of origin and bidder residency status, with preferences favoring Pennsylvania-based supplies and resident bidders ranging from 2% to 15% depending on product category and origin state. Bidders from 13 specified states face reciprocal preference penalties. Failure to provide manufacturer state information within two business days of notification triggers bid rejection.

The scope covers canine specimens meeting the academy's standards for detector dog training and operational deployment. The statement of work establishes technical requirements, conditioning standards, behavioral assessments, and delivery specifications; the full technical details are in the attached revised Statement of Work (July 2026).

Bidders must monitor eMarketplace for change notices throughout the solicitation period, which become incorporated into the IFB. All bid responses must be submitted electronically; no paper bids are accepted. Additional bidding instructions and SRM reference guidance are available through the Supplier Service Center helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2. Interested vendors should refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide for detailed submission procedures.