Portland District Intent to solicit directly to the Oregon State Police (OSP)
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (CECT-NWP), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single-source contract directly to the Oregon Department of State Police (OSP) for Law Enforcement (LE) patrols at project sites within the Willamette Valley and Rogue River Basin Projects in Oregon. This notice serves as an intent to solicit OSP directly. Responses challenging this single-source intent are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The OSP will enforce civil and criminal laws of the State and/or County on public lands, waters, roads, and trails administered by USACE in the Willamette Valley and Rogue River Basin Projects. This includes providing law enforcement and protective services to preserve public order and safety, and protect national interests in natural resources and infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single-source procurement
- Duration: Potential total of three (3) years (one mandatory Base Year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, plus two 12-month Option Years)
- Set-Aside: None (intent for single-source award)
- Response Due: February 27, 2026
- Published: February 11, 2026
Reason for Single Source Acquisition
The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is RFO FAR 13.101(b). OSP is identified as the only responsible source with jurisdiction to enforce civil and criminal laws across all USACE-administered public lands, waters, roads, and trails in the specified regions. USACE rangers have limited law enforcement capabilities, and full police authority is retained by state and local authorities. Congress authorizes USACE to contract with state and local authorities for increased law enforcement services during peak visitation periods (42 U.S.C §1962d–5d).
Capability Statement Submission Requirements
This is NOT a request for competition. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. If disagreeing that OSP is the correct authority, provide evidence supporting this opinion. Submissions must be emailed to Raymie.L.Briddell@usace.army.mil with the subject 'OSP LE Patrols for CENWP', limited to five (5) pages, and include:
- Firm's name, address, POC, phone, email, CAGE code, and SAM number.
- Firm's small business category and business size.
- Relevant and verifiable experience/capabilities.
- Evidence supporting the opinion that OSP is not the correct authority.
- Any questions on the proposed project.
Additional Notes
No phone inquiries. The Government is not obligated to award a contract and will not reimburse costs for responses. SAM registration is required for award eligibility.