Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54548

Illinois State Police procurement for two explosive-detection canines and handler training

The Illinois State Police is seeking trained explosive-detection canines and handler instruction for law-enforcement use. - Government buyer: Illinois State Police (ISP), State of Illinois; Administration Department, Academy in Springfield. - Products: Two trained explosive-detection canines. Eligible breeds are Labrador Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer; dogs must be 12–36 months old at delivery and generally weigh 45–90 pounds. - The vendor must provide six canines for ISP personnel to assess and select two. - Dogs must be healthy, fit for duty, suitable for law-enforcement deployment, and certified by an approved body. Required health records include examination, vaccination, health certificate, medical-treatment history, and microchip information if applicable. - Services: At least four weeks of training for two ISP handlers, covering classroom instruction, practical exercises, search methods, canine maintenance, record keeping, legal considerations, explosive-odor storage and handling, and certification preparation. - Detection and operational requirements: Canines must detect commercial, military, homemade, and improvised explosive materials, including at least TNT, C-4, dynamite, and water-gel explosives. Training must prepare teams to search varied settings such as buildings, schools, government facilities, transport hubs, vehicles, packages, luggage, cargo, public spaces, and confined or elevated areas. Dogs must remain calm during air or helicopter transport. - Testing and warranty: ISP acceptance includes double-blind detection testing. The canines must carry a minimum two-year warranty and a lifetime workability guarantee. Training must use positive-reward methods and follow PSP guidelines. - Named OEMs or vendors: None are identified in the opportunity materials. No part numbers are provided. - Pricing: The maximum contract amount is undetermined; pricing is referenced in the attached purchase order.

Description

The Illinois State Police is soliciting the procurement of two trained explosive detection canines for deployment in law enforcement operations involving commercial, military, homemade, and improvised explosive materials. The procurement includes a minimum of four weeks of training for two Illinois State Police handlers, as well as detection handling training. Canines must meet the stated selection, health, testing, training, and explosive-odor recognition requirements; the attachment contains the detailed specifications. The response deadline is October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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