Canine and Basic Handler Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide two German Shorthair Pointer canines and training for two VA Police handlers. The contractor must provide all necessary resources to accomplish the deliverables described in the Statement of Work, including the delivery of the canines, training for the canines and handlers, and certification of the canine team. The contractor must also guarantee that the canines have not had any aggression training and provide a 2-year health guarantee. The training will include obedience, narcotics detection, and tracking, and the contractor must provide a comprehensive assessment of the canine team's abilities. The contract is for a small business set-aside, and the contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must have experience in providing canines and training for law enforcement or similar applications. • The contractor must provide a structured curriculum with specific training and learning objectives for the handlers. • The contractor must ensure that the canines are well-socialized and have not had any aggression training. • The contractor must provide a comprehensive assessment of the canine team's abilities. • The contract is for a small business set-aside, and the contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.