Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT) Services in Manhattan, NYC, NY and Bethesda, MD

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations, on behalf of the Federal Protective Service, is soliciting proposals for Explosive Detection Canine Team services under solicitation number 70RFP125RE2000007. This unrestricted procurement seeks specialized security support in Manhattan, New York, and Bethesda, Maryland, for a base year and four one-year option periods. The requirement is classified under NAICS 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services and PSC S206 HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD.

The performance scope includes providing trained canine teams to detect explosives at designated locations. To access the post exhibit associated with this solicitation, interested vendors must submit a completed DHS Form 11000-6 Non-Disclosure Agreement to the designated point of contact, Carly Diffenderfer. Eight total attachments have been issued, including Amendment 0006, which provides responses to industry questions, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, a seniority list, and an updated Statement of Work.

Proposals are due by June 6, 2025. While no pre-proposal site visits are planned, previous amendments have adjusted the question due date and extended the proposal submission deadline multiple times. All communications regarding this requirement are handled through the Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations.