Grant county investigation

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, plans to award a sole source purchase order to the Grant County Sherriff's Office to provide law enforcement services on BLM managed lands. Duties will include providing law enforcement and protective services related to the detection and eradication of marijuana and other controlled substances that are being illegally cultivated or manufactured on BLM administered lands. The initial contract will be awarded for a base year plus four option years. This acquisition is pursuant to 41 USC 253(c) and is considered a Commercial Item. The NAICS code is 922120 and there is no small business size standard for this classification of services. All parties who possess the necessary authority and ability to perform this work may submit a qualifications statement to BLM, referencing solicitation no. L09PS00775, at Stacia_Nunn@blm.gov by close of business on July 23rd, 2009, local time (PDT). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.