Bid guide
How to bid on detection canines for CBP in El Paso
What CBP is buying
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requesting quotes for 15 untrained detection canines for the Border Patrol K9 Center in El Paso, Texas. CBP may buy additional canines if funds are available.
The requirement is a 100% small-business set-aside, under NAICS 112990, with a stated size standard of $2.75 million. CBP plans to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order.
Key dates and the deadline
Written questions or comments are due to the Contract Specialist by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Quotes are due November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Send the quote by email to [email protected]. The solicitation says quotes must be received by the deadline. No phone inquiries will be accepted. CBP reserves the right to post questions and answers publicly.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit a small business that can provide untrained detection canines and meet the acceptance criteria in the attached Statement of Work. Review that document for the breed and other technical requirements before deciding whether to bid.
CBP evaluates technical compliance, open order status if any, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are evaluated first; price is applied in Phase II. Technical and past performance together are described as relatively equivalent to price.
How to access and submit your quote
Use “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.
Complete Attachment 3, Canine Proposal Information, and email it to [email protected]. Use an email subject line in the format “Vendor Name, PR Number,” as shown in the solicitation. Review Attachment 2, the Canine Statement of Work, for technical requirements and Attachment 1 for applicable clauses and provisions.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Check every canine acceptance criterion in the Statement of Work and make your response easy to verify against those requirements. Complete all relevant fields in Attachment 3 and ensure your quoted price matches the quantity and terms you are offering.
Address the evaluation factors in your submission, including technical compliance and past performance. Send any questions in writing before the stated question deadline, and allow enough time for delivery by email before the quote 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.