Sole Source Notice - Lake County Sheriff Dispatch

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Office (CASO) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Lake County Sherriff¿s Department to provide radio dispatch services for BLM Ukiah Field Office. These services include providing BLM law enforcement officers with needed law enforcement information such as drivers¿ licenses, registration, warrants, criminal histories, and officer safety information not currently available. The Communication Center will also perform status checks during law enforcement contacts and send back-up sheriff¿s deputies when needed. The purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Lake County Sherriff is a California state government entity and is the only source able to provide these services. Lake County Sherriff has the certifications, training, equipment, and other resources to provide access to their radio network. The awarded contract will be one base year plus four option years. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 922120. This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and other activities related to the enforcement of the law and preservation of order. Small business size standards are not established for this sector. Establishments in the Public Administration sector are Federal, state, and local government agencies which administer and oversee government programs and activities that are not performed by private establishments.) This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Firms believing, they have the capability to provide the services must send that information in writing and must show clear and convincing evidence that it can provide the services. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. Responses to this notice must reference notice number DOILFBO220051 and be sent in writing to Erim Celik at [email protected] by no later than Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm PST.