K9 Vehicle Crate

The Albany County Sheriff's Office is seeking to procure one (1) C18 Double Door Crate for K9 vehicle transportation, with the solicitation posted on June 3, 2025, and proposals due by June 10, 2025. The procurement opportunity is specifically located in Albany County and Albany City, New York, and focuses on acquiring a specialized K9 transportation crate with specific technical specifications. The product requirements include a double-door configuration with critical features such as a rear emergency escape door, removable center divider, interior non-slip matting, key-locking door handles, and ventilation panels. The crate must be constructed of aluminum with heavy-duty steel doors and feature a sterile touch anti-microbial powder-coated finish. Dimensionally, the crate must measure 42"W x 39.5"D x 27" and weigh approximately 67 lbs, with the specification sheet indicating it will be shipped fully assembled and ready for immediate deployment in law enforcement K9 operations.

While the solicitation documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the specialized nature of the procurement suggests potential limitations to vendors with specific manufacturing capabilities in law enforcement and K9 transportation equipment. No incumbent vendor information is directly referenced in the available documentation, and specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed. The product specification implies a need for vendors with demonstrated expertise in designing and manufacturing high-durability, safety-focused transportation equipment specifically engineered for law enforcement K9 units. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive product specifications, manufacturing certifications, and evidence of previous successful deployments in similar law enforcement environments. The procurement appears to be a targeted, single-item acquisition with precise technical requirements that will necessitate a vendor with specialized manufacturing capabilities in public safety equipment.