Intent to Sole Source: Staged Crime Scene Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Alliance for HOPE International for Staged Crime Scene Training. This special notice, published on May 5, 2026, is for informational purposes only, as EOUSA plans to proceed without a competitive solicitation under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
The training focuses on hands-on investigation of staged crime-scene murders, with a particular emphasis on intimate partner-related violence and strangulation. It is designed for a multidisciplinary team including prosecutors, forensic medical professionals, and investigative professionals, especially those supporting tribal communities. The curriculum covers investigation, prosecution, and victim-family relations. The training will consist of approximately 24 instruction hours over 3.5 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Contractor: Alliance for HOPE International
- Service: Staged Crime Scene Training
- Period of Performance: Anticipated June 8-12, 2026
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Response Due: Within five days of the publication date (May 5, 2026), which is May 10, 2026.
- Published: May 5, 2026
Set-Aside
None (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1).
Additional Notes
This notice is purely informational, and no Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued. Any information received from interested parties within five days of publication will be considered by the agency. Telephonic questions are discouraged. Responses should be sent to Maynard Minor, Contracting Officer, at Maynard.Minor@usdoj.gov.