K-9 Transport System

Statement of Work

K9 Transport System Installation
 

1.0 PROJECT TITLE

K-9 Transport Vehicle Custom Fabrication and Electronics Upfitting for Government-Furnished 2025 Ford Expedition (VIN: 1FMJU1G81SEA37022).

2.0 BACKGROUND

Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) requires a fully integrated, safe, and secure canine transport vehicle to support military working dog (MWD) operations. To ensure the safety of both the canine and the handler, a standard passenger SUV must be heavily modified with specialized climate control telemetry, mechanical egress overrides, and a heavy-duty physical containment kennel.

3.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) VEHICLE

The Government will furnish the following equipment to the Contractor’s facility (see paragraph 6.0 below for contractor facility requirements) for the performance of this contract:

1. One (1) 2025 Ford Expedition (GFE Vehicle) (VIN: 1FMJU1G81SEA37022).
2. The GFE vehicle will be delivered to the Contractor's designated facility in a clean, working condition.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and technical expertise necessary to procure, deliver, install, and test a K-9 transport system and integrated electronics suite. The installation shall be performed on a GFE vehicle.

The scope of the work includes the physical interior fabrication, window containment barriers, dual-ventilation mechanics, electronic climate-monitoring alarm telemetry, and a remote-controlled mechanical emergency door-release system.

5.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Physical Containment Insert (CLIN 0001)
The Contractor shall provide and install a heavy-duty, rattle-free aluminum K-9 containment insert designed specifically for a 2025 Ford Expedition. The insert must feature a front partition with a sliding polycarbonate front window to maintain handler-to-canine visibility, and include a removable, heavy-duty, non-slip black rubber floor mat.

5.1.1 Must include:

• Material: Fabricated from heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant aluminum.
• Construction: Must feature smooth, rounded edges and tight seams to prevent injury and eliminate catch/chew points.
• Access Door: Incorporate a front-facing, full-width sliding door with a secure latching mechanism.
• Visibility: The front partition must include a scratch-resistant polycarbonate window to maintain handler-to-canine visibility.
• Flooring: Include a one-piece, heavy-duty, non-slip, removable rubber mat for the entire floor surface.
• Ventilation: The ceiling must be perforated or vented to allow for airflow from the vehicle's OEM climate control system into the kennel.

             

5.2 Window Guards / Barriers (CLIN 0002)
The Contractor shall provide and install a heavy-duty aluminum interior window screens designed specifically for the rear passenger doors of a 2025 Ford Expedition. The barriers must feature a high-airflow design that allows maximum vehicle ventilation while strictly preventing canine egress or external interference. 

5.2.1 Must include:

• Material: Fabricated from heavy-duty aluminum.
• Design: Must feature a high-airflow slotted or bar design that allows maximum ventilation while preventing canine egress or external interference.
• Integration: Must be designed to allow for the bolt-on mounting of an auxiliary exhaust fan.

5.3 Heat Alarm & Egress System (CLIN 0003)
The Contractor shall provide and install a dual-sensor, microprocessor-controlled temperature monitoring and emergency egress system. The system must include real-time digital cabin temperature monitoring, automatic dual-window drop activation, vehicle visual/audio alarm triggers (horn/lights), a long-range wireless handler pager transmitter, and a heavy-duty solenoid-actuated mechanical door-release mechanism (door popper).

5.3.1 Must include:

• Monitoring: Must include a microprocessor-controlled unit with at least two (2) remote temperature sensors to monitor the internal kennel environment in real-time.
• Alarms: Upon exceeding a preset temperature threshold (not to exceed 85°F), the system must automatically trigger the vehicle’s horn and flash the emergency lights.
• Handler Alert: Must include a long-range wireless transmitter that sends an immediate alert to a handler-carried pager or remote receiver upon alarm activation.
• Automatic Response: The system must automatically lower both rear passenger windows upon alarm activation to initiate emergency cross-ventilation.
• Emergency Egress: Must include a remote-actuated, heavy-duty solenoid system ("door popper") that can unlatch a rear passenger door upon command from the handler's remote transmitter.

5.4 Auxiliary Ventilation Fan (CLIN 0004)
The Contractor shall provide and install a high-output, minimum 10-inch auxiliary ventilation fan designed for vehicle mounting. The fan must be physically integrated with the rear window barrier or partition and pre-wired to automatically activate in conjunction with the emergency temperature alerts from the heat alarm system.

5.1.1 Must include:

• Size: Must be a minimum of 10 inches in diameter.
• Mounting: Must be securely mounted to one of the rear window guards (CLIN 0002).
• Activation: Must be wired to activate automatically in conjunction with the heat alarm system (CLIN 0003).

5.5 Installation Standards (CLIN 0005)

The Contractor shall provide the facility (see paragraph 6.0 below for contractor facility requirements), tools, and professional technical labor to install, integrate, and calibrate the hardware procured under CLINs 0001 through 0004 into the GFE vehicle. This is inclusive of all freight, shipping, and miscellaneous shop supplies (e.g., wire, connectors, loom, relays, hardware) required for a complete installation.

• All work must be completed and the GFE vehicle must remain at the Contractor’s facility.
• All equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) instructions and standard automotive upfitting best practices.
• All electrical integrations must utilize ignition-switched power and include low-voltage protection to prevent parasitic drain on the vehicle’s primary battery.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor’s facility must meet the following requirements:

• The Contractor’s facility must be an enclosed, secure, and weather-protected automotive shop environment.
• The Contractor’s facility must be located within a 75- driving miles radius of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (Silverdale, WA) to facilitate reasonable drop-off and pick-up of the GFE vehicle by Government personnel.  NOTE:  The contractor must disclose the name and location (full address) of the contractor’s facility where the work will occur and where the GFE vehicle will be stored.  Failure to meet this requirement will deem the quote non-responsive.

7.0 LOGISTICS AND GFE VEHICLE HANDLING

• Delivery: The Government will be responsible for delivering the GFE vehicle within 2 business days to the Contractor’s facility once the Contractor is ready to begin physical work.
• Pickup: The Government will retrieve the GFE vehicle from the contractor’s facility upon final acceptance within 5 business days (see paragraph 9.0 below).
• Care in Custody: While the GFE vehicle is in the possession of the Contractor, the Contractor assumes full liability for the physical security and protection of the vehicle against theft, vandalism, and weather damage. The vehicle must be stored in a locked, secure facility during non-working hours.

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of contract award. This includes all time required for parts procurement, physical upfitting, system testing, and final Government acceptance.

9.0 DELIVERABLES AND MILESTONES

The Contractor shall complete all work within sixty (60) calendar days of contract award and provide the following deliverables:

• The Contractor shall notify the Government Point of Contact (provided upon contract award) upon successful completion of all physical installation, fabrication, and wiring work.
• The Contractor shall provide a formal report verifying that all electronic systems were successfully tested (temp sensor, remote door pop, alerts).
• The Government will conduct a final inspection and accept the completed vehicle at the Contractor's facility prior to pick-up and final Government acceptance.