R--GRAND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

SOL #: 140L5726Q0016JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Land Management

UTAH STATE OFFICE

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84101, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/babc238c23354cdf9e8947040cf6f00c/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 23, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2026

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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office, is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Law Enforcement Services in Grand County, Utah. This JOFOC justifies a sole-source acquisition from the Grand County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) to assist BLM Rangers. The estimated value for the base year plus four option years is $713,000.

Scope of Work

The GCSO will provide essential law enforcement services on public lands, waters, roads, and trails administered by the BLM in Grand County. Key services include:

Enforcing State of Utah and Grand County civil and criminal laws.
Ensuring the safety of public land visitors and resources.
Conducting patrols in high-use areas.
Providing dispatching services to BLM Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
Duration: Base year plus four option years
Estimated Value: $713,000
Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Published Date: April 30, 2026
Statutory Authorities: 41 U.S.C. 1901 and 43 U.S.C. 1733

Justification for Sole Source

The decision to award on a sole-source basis to the GCSO is based on several factors:

Current federal, state, and local law enforcement staffing is insufficient to meet demand due to increased visitation.
It is not cost-effective to temporarily assign multiple federal officers to cover the requirement.
The GCSO possesses the necessary legal authority, qualifications, and unique equipment required to perform the tasks effectively.
Market research indicated that other potential agencies (e.g., Utah Highway Patrol, Utah State Parks, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) lack the necessary capabilities or personnel for this specific requirement.
A notice of intent to sole source was posted on SAM.gov, and no other sources expressed interest.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a justification for a sole-source acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, submission and evaluation criteria for competitive bids are not applicable.