Subpart 237.78 - TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY ANIMALS

This subpart implements 10 U.S.C. 2387, which requires, under certain circumstances, the transfer of a contract working dog to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583.

As used in this subpart—

Contract working dog means a dog that—

(1) Performs a service for DoD pursuant to a contract; and

(2) Is trained and kenneled by an entity that provides such a dog pursuant to such a contract.

(a) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387, DoD will transfer a contract working dog to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care after the service life of the dog has terminated.

(b) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if—

(1) The final contractual obligation of the dog preceding transfer is with DoD; and

(2) The dog cannot be used by another department or agency of the Federal Government due to age, injury, or performance.

(c) A contract working dog that has reached the end of its service life will be transferred for care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2583.

Contracting officers, at the request of the requiring activity, may issue a determination that the service life of a contract working dog has terminated if the conditions in 237.7802 Policy.(b) have been documented by the requiring activity.

Use the clause at 252.237-7027 Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals., Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that require the services of a contract working dog.