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As prescribed in 237.7804. See the Prescription tab for the prescribing policy text.
TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY ANIMALS (FEB 2024)
- (a) Definition. As used in this clause— “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.
- (b) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387, if the Contracting Officer determines that the service life of a contract working dog has terminated, the dog will be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583.
- (c) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if the Contracting Officer determines that—
- (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.
Prescription: 237.7804 Contract clause
As prescribed in 237.7804. Scope applicability here before applying the clause.
Insert the clause at 252.237-7027, 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.
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Prescription: 237.7804
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Clause text (pages 35–36)
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