National Community Outreach & Prevention

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to solicit a five-year service contract for the National Community Outreach and Prevention Engagement (NCOE) initiative, aimed at addressing substance misuse across its 23 field divisions. The focus of this effort is to foster community coalitions while bridging public safety and health initiatives. The initiative will utilize evidence-based strategies for outreach in designated areas, emphasizing youth, schools, workplaces, and community engagement to combat various drug threats. Key tasks include community stakeholder meetings, execution of family and teen summits, and capacity-building training for local coalitions. The contractor must provide comprehensive programs addressing local drug issues and cultivate public-private partnerships. Deliverables also encompass customizable training on substance misuse prevention and reporting on the effectiveness of the outreach efforts. This pre-solicitation notice serves to inform potential vendors about the upcoming opportunity without constituting a formal request for proposals, indicating the government's commitment to tackling substance misuse while urging interested contractors to register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking sources to provide national community outreach and prevention engagement services aimed at combating substance misuse. This Sources Sought Notice is part of market research to identify potential vendors capable of executing initiatives across 23 DEA field divisions, ultimately enhancing local responses to specific drug threats. The current contractor, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, is noted, and the DEA is exploring options for future procurement methods based on submissions from interested parties. Key objectives of the outreach include connecting DEA leadership with local communities, increasing awareness of substance misuse issues, and fostering public-private partnerships. Specific tasks for vendors include organizing community summits, training community coalitions, and developing youth leadership programs. Extensive training and engagement efforts will be tailored to meet the diverse needs of different communities, aiming to develop comprehensive strategies to address substance misuse. The notice invites organizations to submit capability statements and outlines requirements for reporting and evaluation metrics to assess the impact of these efforts. Overall, the DEA’s initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate public health approaches with law enforcement efforts in addressing drug-related challenges across diverse communities.

This Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) outlines a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for National Community Outreach & Prevention Engagement. The DEA seeks a vendor to provide outreach and prevention services nationwide, focusing on substance misuse awareness and intervention through community stakeholder engagement, summits for teens, families, and communities, coalition capacity building, workplace engagement, and custom training programs. The contract falls under NAICS code 611430 for Professional and Management Development Training, with a size standard of $20.5 million. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025, and will be evaluated based on technical approach, key personnel and management plan, and past performance, with price reasonableness also considered for a best-value award. The vendor must support 23 field divisions across the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Caribbean. Virtual alternatives for training may be required due to public health restrictions.

Amendment A0002 to solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010 extends the deadline for final proposal submissions. The new due date for offers is September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with strict adherence to the new submission time. No late proposals will be accepted. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment, issued by the Office of Acquisition (FA) in Springfield, VA, ensures that potential offerors have additional time to submit their bids for the federal government RFP.

Amendment A0003 for solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010 extends the deadline for final proposal submissions. The new due date for offers is September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with no late submissions accepted. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment was issued by the Office of Acquisition (FA) and became effective on September 15, 2025.

Amendment A0004 to solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010 extends the deadline for submitting final proposals. The new due date is October 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with no late submissions accepted. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation, dated August 20, 2025, remain unchanged. This amendment, effective September 23, 2025, was issued by the Office of Acquisition (FA) in Springfield, VA, to modify the solicitation's receipt of offers. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered.

Amendment A0002 to solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010 extends the deadline for final proposals to October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with no late submissions accepted. Issued by the Office of Acquisition, this amendment pertains to an RFP originally dated August 20, 2025. Another amendment is forthcoming to address offeror questions and revise the solicitation, including the CLIN structure. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This modification aims to provide offerors with additional time to prepare and submit their proposals.

Amendment A0007 clarifies Solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010, providing crucial updates for offerors. Key revisions include setting the quantity for CLIN 0004 and CLIN 1001 at one each, specifying "EA" as the unit for CLIN 3002 and CLIN 4002, and confirming that reporting efforts are integrated into the current scope without a separate CLIN. The amendment also identifies the Project Director, Outreach & Prevention Specialist, and Community Engagement Coordinator as key personnel. Technical proposals are limited to 25 pages. No further questions or clarifications will be considered after this amendment. Final proposals are due by October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with no late submissions accepted. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

This document, Amendment A0006 to Solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010, provides clarifications and answers to questions regarding the National Community Outreach procurement. The DEA will assist the contractor with community introductions, but the contractor is also expected to establish partnerships. The contractor has flexibility in selecting local partners, subject to DEA clearance. Security clearances are not required for contractor staff as they will not access DEA facilities or systems. There are no templates for monthly status reports or end-of-program evaluations, but required areas to cover exist. The contractor is free to develop standardized surveys in consultation with the DEA HQ team. An estimated 23-25 outreach events are anticipated per year across 11 to 23 DEA divisions. The contractor will deliver content through online tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom) rather than providing a full LMS platform. FAR 52.219-14 Limitations in Subcontracting will apply. A pricing template will be provided, and optional pricing for add-on services should be included in the base proposal. Evaluation factors are not weighted, and this is a Best Value procurement. The contractor has creative freedom for outreach strategies in concert with community outreach specialists and can co-brand materials with field divisions. The incumbent contractor is Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America. Local community outreach specialists will identify needs for task orders. Contractors should propose based on their capacity to implement multiple, potentially simultaneous, task orders. Event durations can be a mix of half-day and full-day sessions, and travel costs should be included in unit pricing. The contractor is responsible for identifying and recruiting community leaders in collaboration with field divisions. The government does not have labor hour estimates, IGCE, or forecasted spending levels. The technical proposal page limit has been increased to 25 pages, with resumes, letters of commitment, and other addenda materials excluded from the page count. Past performance examples should cover contracts completed within the past three years. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside, and the small business size standard for NAICS 611430 is $15M in average annual receipts. Key personnel include Community Support Director/Program Manager, Training & Program Development Director/Program Manager, and Project Director/Coordinator. The contractor is expected to have their own drug prevention and education training materials that are evidence-based and science-informed. The contractor is responsible for coordinating venues and estimating costs in their quotes. Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) will be proposed, negotiated, and priced at the individual call order level. Evaluations will focus on customer satisfaction, without capturing PII. Branding guidelines and content approval workflows will be provided. The contractor is expected to host and manage virtual delivery platforms. Bilingual services may be preferred by some divisions. The main objective is drug prevention and outreach. The government does not specify the number of FTEs or outreach events per location; vendors should propose scalable staffing models based on their approach. Timelines for events are determined at the call order level. As of the award, 11 field divisions and their cities will be identified, with the remaining 12 contingent upon congressional appropriation.

This government file outlines a multi-year plan for various community engagement and training programs, detailing quantities and costs across four distinct periods (represented by Line Numbers 0001-0006, 1001-1006, 2001-2006, 3001-3006, and 4001-4006). Key activities include Community Stakeholder Engagement, Teen, Community & Family Summits, Coalition Capacity Building Training for Cities, Youth Leadership Training (including advocacy and photo voice), Workplace Community Engagement, and Custom Virtual Based Training (8-hour and 4-hour sessions). Each activity specifies in-person and virtual options, with quantities for each. The file also accounts for "Other Direct Costs" (ODC) such as travel, student transportation, meeting logistics, and facility rentals, which apply to all 23 divisions rather than per project. The costs for these programs escalate slightly over the different periods, with subtotals provided for each. The document emphasizes that activities are either in-person or virtual, not both.

Amendment A0006 modifies solicitation 15DDHQ25R00000010 for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for National Community Outreach & Prevention Engagement services for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The amendment updates the Request for Quote (RFQ), introduces a new CLIN structure pricing sheet, and provides answers to offeror questions. Key services include community stakeholder engagement, teen/community/family summits, coalition capacity building, youth leadership training, workplace engagement, and custom virtual training. Proposals are due by October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611430. The document outlines proposal submission instructions, evaluation factors (technical approach, key personnel, past performance), and BPA terms and conditions, including ordering procedures and reporting requirements. The total estimated volume of purchases over the BPA term is TBD, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum for individual calls.