S--UMATILLA FIELD OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Regional Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services with full arrest authority in Umatilla, Oregon. This presolicitation notice indicates the government's belief that only this entity can satisfy the requirement. Vendors who believe they can provide these services are encouraged to identify themselves by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide law enforcement services including full arrest authority for facilities, structures, and properties within the Bureau of Reclamation boundaries in Oregon. The contractor must furnish all labor, transportation, facilities, equipment, material, and supervision required. Reclamation cannot provide law enforcement or arrest authority to any entity, necessitating the contractor to possess these capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Performance-based Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Service
- Duration: 12-month base period (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None specified (NAICS 922120, no small business size standard established for this sector).
- Response Due: March 25, 2026 (15 calendar days from published date).
- Published: March 17, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: Before June 2026.
Evaluation
This is a sole source intent, justified under 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, per FAR 6.302). A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is being prepared. Information received from interested vendors will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in challenging the sole source nature or believing they can provide the required services must submit written notification to the Contracting Officer, Terry Mest (tmest@usbr.gov), by the response date. Responses should include the vendor's Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number and Tax Identification Number (TIN). All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission of an offer.