NPR-A SOIL STATIONS DATA
ID: 140L6325Q0030Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTALASKA STATE OFFICEANCHORAGE, AK, 99513, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e6839fb6aec34b339bb7a5fe20d07a9e/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office is seeking proposals for the renewal of annual data plans for its BeadedStream satellite data loggers, which are essential for monitoring snow depth and soil temperature in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska (NPR-A). This sole-source procurement involves providing data plans for 14 existing loggers and potentially 2 new loggers, with the service set to commence on October 1, 2025, and extend through September 30, 2030, including four optional one-year extensions. The data collected is critical for informing management decisions related to oil and gas development, including evaluating permitting stipulations and assessing mitigation effectiveness. Interested parties should submit their quotes by August 13, 2025, and may contact Kristina Maldonado at kmaldona@blm.gov or by phone at 907-271-3208 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maldonado, Kristina
    (907) 271-3208
    (907) 271-4595
    kmaldona@blm.gov
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    B08_140L6325Q0030_-_Attachment_01_-_SOW.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Arctic District requires a data plan renewal for its BeadedStream system to monitor snow depth and soil temperature along the Community Winter Access Trail (CWAT) and within the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska (NPR-A). This data is crucial for informing management decisions, evaluating permitting stipulations, assessing mitigation effectiveness, and planning tundra opening and closing in support of oil and gas development. The requirement includes annual data plans for 14 existing and 2 new data loggers, totaling 16, with the possibility of fewer if stations are inoperable. The annual service plan is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2025, for a base year, with options for up to four additional years, extending through September 30, 2030.
    Sol_140L6325Q0030.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 140L6325Q0030) from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska seeks annual data plans for 14 existing BeadedStream satellite data loggers. The acquisition is a sole-source requirement, with quotes due by August 13, 2025. The base period of performance is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030. The document includes various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as contractor responsibilities, small business programs, equal opportunity, and electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors must complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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