The Transportation Security Administration may not always know how to treat passengers, but they appear to be looking out for man's best friend...
In a recent solicitation, the agency spelled out its requirement for kennels that will be home to more than a hundred new dogs to be used for sniffing out explosvies in air cargo.
While any self-respecting dog that I've ever met (like Chloe the Weimaraner, left) would turn its nose up at the thought of spending time in a kennel, if you gotta live in a kennel, this one aint half bad.
Some specs:
o Free standing, floor of kennel should not be resting on the ground
o Minimum dimensions - 96"L x 40"W x 48"H to accommodate large working dogs plus ventilated sleep box
o All aluminum construction except for insulation material and floor
o Fully welded panels assembled with stainless steel bolts
o Padlock-able, front entry door
o Full roof must extend the entire length of the kennel
o Washable, non-porous, fully supported floor sloped to rear drain/trap
o Fully collapsible for shipping and stacking
o Rounded-edge slats
o Floor that reflects heat
o The unit shall be able to accommodate the future addition of a heater and/or a fan
o All kennels must also be equipped with tie-downs to secure the kennels during inclement weather
Sleep box must meet the following specifications:
• Attaches to kennel unit
• Double aluminum walled,
• Properly Insulated
• Securable, hinged lid that lifts up for cleaning
• Ventilation ports on each side
The following aspects of the kennel are not minimum requirements fro the purposes of evaluation, however, they are preferred additives:
o Desire rounded-edge slats
o Desired floor that reflects heat is desired
o Desired that the unit accommodate the future addition of a heater and/or a fan
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