R429-support- professional: emergency response/disaster planning/preparedness support

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking 24-hour law enforcement radio dispatching services through a single-source solicitation (No. 1240BE25Q0055) that includes access to criminal history databases, driver's license records, NCIC records, and communication support for officers requiring backup in emergency situations. The Forest Service intends to award this contract to Deschutes County Board of Commissioners under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), though all responsible sources may submit quotations for the agency to consider whether to proceed with the single-source action or hold a competitive process. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 624230 (Emergency and Other Relief Services) and PSC code R429 (Support-Professional: Emergency Response/Disaster Planning/Preparedness Support). The contract requires continuous law enforcement dispatch coverage with database access capabilities and emergency communication coordination. The quotation deadline is June 25, 2025, with a contract performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a size standard of $41.5 million under NAICS 624230. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners in Bend, Oregon, is identified as the intended single-source contractor for these specialized law enforcement support services. The contract will be administered by USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 3 in Portland, Oregon, while services will be provided to support the Deschutes National Forest Supervisor's office operations. Performance will take place in Bend, Oregon, with the service delivery date scheduled for July 1, 2025. The one-year contract period reflects the ongoing nature of the 24-hour emergency dispatch services required by the Forest Service for law enforcement operations. The solicitation document indicates this is structured as a commercial items contract using Standard Form 1449.