U.S Customs Service, 6026 Lakeside BLVD ATTN: FPSG, Indianapolis, IN 46278

88 -- CANINES SOL CS-I-99-25276 DUE 092899 POC Patricia Startzman, Contract Specialist, 317-298-1180, ext 1120; Lee Sullivan, Contracting Officer, 317-298-1180, ext 1119 U.S. Customs Service has a simplified acquisition requirement that will be awarded according to FAR 13.1 (most advantageous to government) for untrained detector canines that can meet the requirements of the U.S. Customs Service for detection work. A pre-solicitation conference to illustrate the acceptance criteria will be held September 21-22 at the U.S. Customs Service Canine Training Center, Front Royal, VA. To register for the conference or to obtain further information, please contact Patricia Startzman. CLIN 001; 40 canines; to be delivered up to 4 per month, beginning October, 1999. The canine shall be a recognized working or sporting breed such as the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriver, Springer Spaniel or German Shepard. (Belgian Malinois are not acceptable.) These breeds are examples only. Other breeds may be proposed to determine acceptability for detector work; Age to be a documented 12 to 36 months; weight to be between 45-90 lbs; Height to be measured between from the ground surface to the point of the shoulder blades(wither). ex: German Shepherd to be not less than 22-23 inches; for Retrievers, their weight must be proportional to height; both males and females are acceptable. Females must not be in "heat" at the time of evaluation. A detection canine shall exhibit an obsession to play with objects, have stable character, show no fear or reaction to loud noises (i.e., planes, gunshots, autos, etc. and be willing to surmount difficult obstacles. The canine should prefer to play with objects more than having food, water, or the attention of its handler. The canine must be able to pass tests for temperament, retrieve drive, and perseverance as well as socialization and courage/confidence and generic drives. Documentation of all records must be approved before delivery can take place. All medical records and x-rays (OFA quality diagnostic radiographs) to affirm health and condition to perform detector work will be submitted for approval to ship to U.S. Customs Service. USCS will test the canines within 15-21 days after arrival at training facility for acceptance. Failed canines who do not pass acceptance tests must be picked up within 30 days. Shipping of the canines are FOB destination. Vendors to provide own shipping crate. The crate to become property of the government if the dog is accepted. The canines are to be warranted for six months after acceptance against medical problems, chronic disease or heredity deficiency that could render the canine unable to perform detector work. Posted 09/10/99 (I-SN379074). (0253)

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