Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this sealed Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to establish a term contract with multiple Suppliers to provide Detection Canines (K-9’s) and Police Service/Patrol Canines (K-9’s) on an as-needed, as ordered basis, for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of State Police (VSP) Canine Operations Unit. 1. VSP will be accepting bids from vendors within, a 500 miles radius of VSP HQ located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235, utilizing MapQuest search. The mileage limit is to keep travel time and cost down for the Agency. Utmost care must be taken to maintain the canines’ well-being. This travel time creates undue stress on the canine, which could have an effect on the canines’ performance that it was originally purchased to perform. 2. VSP may request contractors transport canines to their facility for canine testing on occasions. Contractors may submit invoices with the travel cost to be reimbursed within the current mileage, hotel, and meal rates per the publicly listed GSA per diem allowance. 3. Bidders shall be licensed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Bidders shall possess a Class B License with the USDA for the purchase and resale of imported canines. Bidders shall submit proof with their bid. 4. The AWA requires that all individuals or businesses dealing with animals covered under the law must be registered with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Bidders shall submit proof of registration with their bid. The bidders should be certified as a law enforcement canine trainer through a nationally recognized canine organization such as North American Police Work Dog Association, U.S. Police Canine Association, etc. 5. Contractors shall provide the VSP with a selection of canines consisting of breeds generally accepted in law enforcement and ranging in age from ten (10) months to thirty (30) months.