DOGS FOR DEFENSE INC (MN)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2012
- $1.47M
- $1,467,636under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $74.25K†
- $74,250Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 9
- with positive net obligations3 IDV vehicles held
- Latest action
- Jan 14, 2026
- SAM.gov registration
- Inactive
- Registration expiration date Oct 14, 2026
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jan 15, 2007 (19 years)
- Location
- Saint Cloud, MN
- State of incorporation
- North Dakota
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- dogsfordefense.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public).
Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI SQWUCB62MMM3. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2012. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2026: $74,250 (provisional)
- FY2025: $71,750
- FY2024: $69,250
- FY2023: $66,750
- FY2022: $129,535
- FY2021: $98,166
- FY2020: $63,430
- FY2019: $176,842
Show all 15 yearsEarlier years (FY2012–FY2018)
- FY2018: $228,766
- FY2017: $185,598
- FY2016: $53,100
- FY2015: $53,100
- FY2014: $68,447
- FY2013: $67,165
- FY2012: $61,488
Total across 15 fiscal years: $1,467,636
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$1,376,736, 93.8%
- Department of Justice$75,553, 5.1%
- Department of Homeland Security$15,347, 1.0%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of the Army$1,053,088, 71.8%
- Defense Logistics Agency$323,648, 22.1%
- Transportation Security Administration$15,347, 1.0%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 561612Security guards and patrol services$1,376,736, 93.8%
- 812910Pet care (except veterinary) services$75,553, 5.1%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- R430Support- professional: physical security and badging$724,792, 49.4%
- S206Housekeeping- guard$323,648, 22.1%
- R423Support- professional: intelligence$212,400, 14.5%
- R799Support- management: other$115,897, 7.9%
- R416Support- professional: veterinary/animal care$66,053, 4.5%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 561612Security Guards and Patrol Services(primary)
- 812910Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
- 561710Exterminating and Pest Control Services
- 561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- 424990Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- 611519Job Corps CentersSmall
Show all 16 NAICS codes10 more NAICS codes
- 424690Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
- 311111Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
- 813312Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
- 112990All Other Animal Production
- 561611Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 711219Other Spectator Sports
- 928110National Security
- 115210Support Activities for Animal Production
- 611699All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Business
- Women-Owned Small Business
Federal Capability Statement
Providing Working Dog solutions world wide - Explosive, Drug, Bed Bug, Mold, Detection - Working Dog Sales, Single Purpose and Dual Purpose - BASH services & Bird Management using trained dogs - Training police and military
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- W911SA22P3015Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W52P1J17P5004Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- 15A00022AAQA00073Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)VehicleDepartment of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management DivisionLatest action
- W911SA17P3019Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- SP330017C0005Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyLatest action
- HSBP1017C00029Definitive contractDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionLatest action
- DJA16AHDQV0318Indefinite delivery contract (IDC)VehicleDepartment of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management DivisionLatest action
- DJA12BPS0005Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)VehicleDepartment of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management DivisionLatest action
- W911SA13P0117Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- HSTS0214PCAN032PoDepartment of Homeland SecurityTransportation Security AdministrationLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for DOGS FOR DEFENSE INC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 4 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
25156 COUNTY ROAD 136
SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301
USA
Mailing Address
25156 County Road 136
Saint Cloud , MN, 56301
USA
Government Business Contact
KRISTIN HUGHES
President
25156 COUNTY ROAD 136
SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301
USA
Electronic Business Contact
DANiel Hughes
25156 COUNTY ROAD 136
SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
DANiel Hughes
25156 COUNTY ROAD 136
SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
KRISTIN HUGHES
President
25156 COUNTY ROAD 136
SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
DOGS FOR DEFENSE INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires October 14, 2026.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Registered for disaster relief contracting
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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