multi-Purpose Canine

The Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (W911S226U2925) is issuing a Total Small Business Set‑Aside (FAR 19.5) solicitation for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Multi‑Purpose Canines (MPCs). Required capabilities include explosives detection, apprehension (bite work), and human tracking, with the dogs expected to perform at the level of a Special Forces soldier—participating in helicopter roping, close‑quarters battle (CQB) clearance with SF operators, mounted and dismounted patrols, and maintaining a baseline tolerance to gunfire. The solicitation specifies a one‑year‑old Belgian Malinois breed, and all dogs must demonstrate resilience to operate in any environment. Offerors must submit proposals by 15:00 hours on 6 April 2026. The award will be administered through the 419th Combat Support Brigade, Fort Drum, NC 28310, under NAICS 339999 and classification code 8820. Technical inquiries should be directed to the contracting officer, Dominic Poling (dominic.d.poling.mil; 910‑806‑3443).

Notice ID

57e9a3abb4f741958f1f9a08b8d20b54

Solicitation Number

W911S226U2925

NAICS Code

339999

Classification Code

8820