Bid guide
How to bid on patrol canines for US Customs and Border Protection
What CBP is buying
US Customs and Border Protection is seeking three dual-purpose patrol canines for its Border Patrol K9 Center in El Paso, Texas. CBP may buy additional canines if funds and canines are available.
The opportunity is a 100% small-business set-aside under NAICS 112990, with a stated size standard of $2.75 million. CBP intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order.
Key dates and the deadline
Questions or comments must be sent in writing by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Quotes are due November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
The quote must arrive by email at the address in the solicitation by the deadline. The announcement says a written solicitation will not be issued, so use the provided attachments and instructions to prepare your response.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity suits a small business able to provide dual-purpose patrol canines that meet the technical requirements in the Canine Statement of Work. Review that attachment’s canine acceptance criteria before deciding whether to quote.
CBP evaluates technical factors, open-order status if any, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are evaluated first; together they are described as relatively equivalent to price.
How to access the documents and respond
Open the opportunity through “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.
Complete Attachment 3, Canine Proposal Information.xlsx, and email it to [email protected] by the deadline. Use the subject line format “Vendor Name, PR Number,” as shown in the solicitation. Send questions in writing to that same email address by the question deadline; phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Prepare a clear, complete quote
Read the Canine Statement of Work and applicable clauses before filling out the proposal spreadsheet. Check that your response addresses each relevant acceptance criterion and that the information in the spreadsheet is complete and consistent.
Plan time to review your technical information, past-performance details, and pricing before sending. Use the required email subject format, attach the completed file, and allow enough time for the message to reach CBP before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Customs and Border Protection; the original posting controls.