Washington State Patrol
ID: W912EF24Q0078Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

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Police Protection (922120)

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IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DJ01)

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8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking the Washington State Patrol to provide law enforcement services, specifically conducting checks on visitors and contractors accessing USACE property in Walla Walla, Washington. The primary objective is to utilize the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) to ensure the safety and security of the installation, with the WSP Officer verifying identities and advising the NWW Security team on adjudication results. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and safety standards within the U.S. Army Corps-administered areas, with a projected funding amount of approximately $1.75 million spanning several fiscal years (FY22-FY27). Interested parties can contact Keree Graves at keree.graves@usace.army.mil or 509-527-7204 for further details.

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    The document outlines a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for offering law enforcement services under a single-source contract within the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This J&A enables the contracting officers to expedite the procurement process for law enforcement without needing individual justifications for each contract. The total funding projected for this requirement spans several fiscal years (FY22-FY27), amounting to approximately $1.75 million. The need for these services arises from the jurisdictional authority of contractors, who are governmental entities qualified to enforce laws and ensure safety in U.S. Army Corps-administered areas across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Historical circumstances reveal no other entities meeting these legal requirements, thus validating the single-source procurement approach. The ongoing safety concerns underscore the urgency for an immediate law enforcement presence to protect U.S. Army Corps employees and the public. Thorough legal backup illustrates the justifications under federal and state laws permitting such actions, with past contracts and historical data confirming the inefficacy of seeking competitive bids. As a result, the document emphasizes the necessity of securing external law enforcement services to maintain safety and compliance standards in the specified districts.
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Washington State Patrol to provide telecommunications dispatch services. The purpose is to enhance safety for approximately 40 Citation Officers in the Walla Walla District, allowing them to access personal information from eight dispatch centers via radio, telephone, or email while enforcing regulations under Title 36. Key components include providing two training sessions annually for new officers and ensuring 24/7 support through the dispatch centers. The contract will be firm-fixed price, lasting for one base year with an option for a second year. The contractor must maintain a quality control program, ensuring service performance meets government standards. The document emphasizes security requirements, training protocols, and necessary performance metrics for contract assessment. Communication is facilitated through a specified Bidder Inquiry process. This RFQ showcases the Corps' emphasis on maintaining operational readiness and officer safety through skilled dispatch services and robust training.
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