SAM #RFI_FBI_EAU_Canines

FBI Seeks Information on Facility Canines for Employee Support

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Employee Assistance Unit (EAU), is seeking information from vendors regarding the provision of facility canines to support employees responding to traumatic events. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Employee Assistance Unit (EAU), Finance and Facilities Division, Procurement Section - Products/Services Requested: - Facility canines for employee support after traumatic events - Desired breeds: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle - Canines must meet temperament and skill proficiency standards as defined by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Public Access Test - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Canines must demonstrate maximum flexibility and adaptability to serve a wide array of populations and settings - Vendors must show capability to provide dogs meeting specific breed and training standards - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to assess market capability; no specific quantities or part numbers provided - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The RFI is part of a new program to enhance the FBI’s ability to place canines within the organization

Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Employee Assistance Unit (EAU) is seeking facility canines to support employees responding to traumatic events.

The objective of the Request for Information (RFI) is to seek available sources to assist the FBI in determining the market capability to provide facility canines that meet our requirements.

These facility canines are central to EAU’s new program and are a critical enhancement to the FBI that require efficient canine placement within the enterprise.

The acquired canines will require maximum flexibility and adaptability to navigate a wide array of populations and settings where services are provided. 

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