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88 -- PURCAHSE OF CANINES-LABRADOR RETRIEVERS SOL BATF-00-07 DUE 070500 POC Craig Segall, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 927-8689, Fax (202) 927-7311, Email cssegall@atfhq.atf.treas.gov -- Craig Segall, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 927-8689, Fax (202) 927-7311, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=BATF-00-07&Lo cID=1742. E-MAIL: Craig Segall, cssegall@atfhq.atf.treas.gov. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has a requirement to purchase up to approximately 55 canines per year. Labrador Retrievers only will be purchased to undergo training as explosives detection canines. Sources must be able to provide a minimum of 15 canines each per year. In addition to other possible requirements, canines must all be purebred Labrador Retrievers and no younger than 12 months of age or have not reached their third birth date at time of acceptance into the program. Canines must be neutered or spayed. Contractor must provide proof of complete physical examination by a state licensed veterinarian exam to include eyes plus hip x-rays. Contractor must provide proof of inoculations to include prophylactic heartworm medication. Canines must have been raised in a home environment and be fully socialized. Kennel raised animals will not be accepted. All canines will be tested prior to acceptance for suitability for this training program. Canines which exhibit aggressive attitudes towards humans or other canines will not be accepted. Some boarding may be required. Multiple awards may be made. Any contract(s) awarded as a result of this solicitation will be for one base year plus up to four option years. Requests for this solicitation must be made in writing. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Posted 05/31/00 (D-SN460021). (0152)

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