Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Staged Crime Scene Training
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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 Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Staged Crime Scene Training. This training is intended for law enforcement, medical professionals, and prosecutors supporting tribal communities. The EOUSA plans to award a Purchase Order to Alliance for HOPE International on a sole source basis. Any information from other interested parties will be considered if received by May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Overview
This notice announces EOUSA's intent to procure specialized training to address the challenges posed by staged crime scenes, particularly those involving intimate partner violence and strangulation. Research indicates that staged crime scenes can misdirect investigators, leading to cases being closed as accidents or suicides. The training aims to equip multidisciplinary professionals in tribal communities with the skills to properly investigate and prosecute such cases.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Hands-on training focused on staged crime-scene murders.
- Emphasis on intimate partner-related violence and strangulation.
- Target audience: prosecutors, forensic medical professionals, and investigative professionals.
- Curriculum covers investigation elements, prosecution strategies, and victim-family relations.
- Includes small case team groups utilizing actual case scenarios, with a focus on Indian Country cases.
- Approximately 24 instruction hours delivered over 3.5 days.
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 8 – 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Columbia, SC.
- Set-Aside: Sole source award to Alliance for HOPE International, based on FAR 6.302-1.
- Product Service Code: U008 (Training/Curriculum Development).
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotations, and a Request for Quote will not be issued. The notice is for informational purposes only. Any information received from responsible sources within five days after publication (by May 11, 2026) will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Telephonic inquiries are strongly discouraged.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Maynard Minor, Contracting Officer
- Email: maynard.minor@usdoj.gov