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.
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).