911 Communication Services for US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers

The US Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, has awarded a single source contract to Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ESCO911) in Central Point, Oregon, to provide law enforcement dispatch services. Covering forest lands in six Oregon counties and two California counties, this contract ensures that law enforcement officers receive dispatch support that meets Oregon's standard practice of relying on local dispatch centers. ESCO911's experienced dispatchers will facilitate direct communication between forest deputies and Forest Law Enforcement Officers under a cooperative law enforcement agreement. The dispatch center must have robust law enforcement capabilities, including access to the National Crime Data Base (NCIC), Oregon's Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), Department of Motor Vehicles records, and secure warrant information across multiple judicial districts. This contract was awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, following the federal acquisition regulation that allows for single-source procurement when only one source is reasonably available. The service supports the critical need for efficient and secure communications for law enforcement operations within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The contracting office handling this procurement is located in Medford, Oregon, with Amy R. Chapman serving as the purchasing agent. The contract's NAICS code is 624230, reflecting its focus on 911 communication services for forest service law enforcement officers.