DEA National Community Outreach and Prevention Engagement

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to issue a five-year firm-fixed-price contract for a National Community Outreach and Prevention Engagement program. The solicitation seeks a vendor to support community substance misuse prevention activities across all 23 DEA field divisions, expanding on the agency's existing 360 Strategy and Operation Engage initiatives. Key contract requirements include conducting community stakeholder engagement meetings, organizing Teen, Community and Family Summits, building community coalition capacity, addressing workplace substance use issues, and delivering custom virtual and onsite training. The contract will be competed on a full and open competition basis, with specific evaluation likely focusing on the vendor's ability to deliver evidence-based prevention strategies, demonstrate cultural relevance, and provide flexible engagement methods. Interested parties should note the pre-solicitation was posted on December 23, 2024, with a response deadline of January 9, 2025, and can direct any questions to Charles Ivy at charles.d.ivy@dea.gov.

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and falls under the Public Relations Agencies NAICS category (541820). While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to pre-vet all co-sponsoring organizations and provide comprehensive reporting, including monthly status reports and annual program documentation. The contract structure includes a base year and four option years, allowing for potential long-term engagement. The program will require vendors to support activities ranging from small local meetings with a two-hour minimum to large summits accommodating 50-2,000 participants. Vendors must demonstrate capability to conduct both in-person and virtual training, with particular emphasis on adapting to potential public health restrictions. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the comprehensive national scope suggests a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.