The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service has a requirement for Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT).

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• To locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources capable of providing Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT) services for multiple locations throughout New York City, NY and Bethesda, MD area. An EDCT is the equivalent of a Detection Dog Handler (Occupation Code 27030) as set forth in the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Directory of Occupations.
• EDCT Contractors will be required to provide and maintain all management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, reports, files and any other resources necessary to accomplish the EDCT services. The contract will require a Secret level facility security clearance. All personnel supporting the contract will be required to meet FPS training, certification, and suitability standards. The services to be provided will include: Basic Services – Basic services are the permanent ongoing services specifically included in the task order(s) at time of award, or added through modification up to any established maximums identified in the contract. Basic services will occur primarily at vehicle screening checkpoints on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Temporary Additional Services – During the term of the contract, the Government may have requirements for temporary additional services (TAS) beyond the basic services requirements. TAS are the short term, non-recurring needs for service such as an increase in hours to an existing or subsequently added post to include the weekend where a public demonstration is taking place over the weekend, addition of posts to provide for increased security for special events or high profile visitor to the building, extension of existing post hours in a building to cover seasonal fluctuations (such as at an IRS building during tax season), etc. Due to the nature of TAS, the Contractor may be required to perform these services with little advance notice.
• Services will consist of approximately 6,504.00 hours of basic service, and 2,100.00 hours of temporary additional services on an annual basis. EDCT’s provide service at approximately 1-5 facilities throughout New York City, NY and Bethesda, MD area.