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SUBPART 237.78TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY ANIMALS

(Added February 15, 2024)

 

 



 237.7800 Scope of subpart.
 237.7801 Definition.
 237.7802 Policy.
 237.7803 Procedures.
 237.7804 Contract clause.


237.7800 Scope of subpart.

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.

 

237.7801 Definition.

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.

 

237.7802 Policy.

 

(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.

 

237.7803 Procedures.

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(b) have been documented by the requiring activity.

 

237.7804 Contract clause.

Use 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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