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CBSA Detector Dog Training Program – Licensed Veterinary Care Services

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking licensed veterinary care services to support its Detector Dog Training Program at the CBSA College Main Campus, Canine Center of Expertise in Rigaud, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Detector Dog Training Program (DDTP), Canine Center of Expertise (CCE) - Contracting office: 355 North River Road, Ottawa, Ontario - Products and Services Requested: - Comprehensive veterinary care for working dogs, including: - Routine and emergency exams (complete, brief, recheck, fit-to-fly) - Specialized services (neurology, surgery, anesthesia, imaging such as X-rays, MRI, ultrasound) - Preventive care (vaccinations, dental exams, nail cutting, anal gland emptying) - Laboratory diagnostics (stool analysis, bloodwork, cytology, culture and sensitivity, 4DX tick-borne disease tests) - Medications (antibiotics, antiparasitics, allergy medications, emergency kits, prescription dog foods) - Boarding and hospitalization (half-day, full-day, overnight, weekend, isolation) - Quantities are specified for each service and medication (e.g., 65 complete exams, 1000 units prescription dog food, 500 units Cephalexin 500 mg, etc.) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be provided within 45 km of the CBSA College Main Campus in Rigaud, QC - Bidders must provide both a primary and substitute licensed veterinarian with relevant experience and valid licenses - Reporting must be available in both English and French - Medications and prescription foods must be equivalent to specified brands (e.g., Royal Canin, Hills Science Diet, Purina EN) - Selection is based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the requirement is for professional veterinary services and commonly used veterinary medications and foods.

Description

The Government of Canada, through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), is seeking licensed veterinary care services on an as-needed basis for the CBSA College Main Campus, Canine Center of Expertise, Detector Dog Training Program located in Rigaud, Quebec. The contract aims to ensure the health and physical condition of dogs trained for various specialties such as drugs and firearms detection. The contract duration is estimated at 24 months starting August 1, 2026, with options to extend up to three additional one-year periods. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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