UMATILLA FIELD OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Power Office has issued a solicitation for Law Enforcement (LE) services for the Umatilla Field Office (UFO) in Hermiston, Oregon. This opportunity seeks to establish a visible LE presence for deterrence, rapid response to public safety issues, and support during emergencies on properties administered by the UFO. The acquisition is unrestricted. Offers are due April 24, 2026, at 1700 local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide dedicated deterrence patrol and law enforcement services. Key requirements include:
- Patrols: Annually provide 780 hours of patrols, averaging 10 hours/week at Oxbow Special Use Area and 5 hours/week across other UFO properties. This involves searching for illegal camps, contacting suspicious individuals, and performing enforcement actions.
- Law Enforcement: Enforce State, County, and local laws, conduct non-federal arrests, issue citations, and generate police reports on Umatilla Project property.
- Response: Provide a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) onsite within 48 hours for specific investigation requests.
- Reporting: Submit monthly patrol/activity logs, annual activity summaries, and police reports.
- Personnel & Equipment: Officers must be sworn, Oregon-certified LEOs, trained, and compliant with the Lautenberg Amendment. Contractors must provide certified LE vehicles, uniforms, badges, and ammunition. Tasers are explicitly prohibited.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Period of Performance: A base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four additional option years, extending the potential contract through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 922120 (Correctional Institutions and Administration of Prisons)
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Offer Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 1700 local time.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a written technical quote demonstrating an understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes various FAR and DIAR clauses, covering aspects like the Service Contract Act, safety, security, and sustainable products. Attachments include maps of UFO properties (Attachment A) and a sample monthly log format (Attachment B).