Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) Strategic Planni
ID: 140R2025Q0012Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONMP-REGIONAL OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e5813de9132b4ddca0338834001bb5ca/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking proposals for strategic planning services for the Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) to update its five-year strategic plan. The objective is to facilitate sessions with LBAO staff to reassess the current plan, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and responsiveness in water management for over 500,000 residents in Nevada. This contract, valued at $24.5 million, will be a firm-fixed price agreement running until September 30, 2025, and includes key deliverables such as session preparation, facilitation of strategic planning sessions, and drafting the updated strategic plan. Interested contractors can contact Sarah Rodrigues at srodrigues@usbr.gov or by phone at 916-978-5445 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rodrigues, Sarah
    (916) 978-5445
    (916) 978-5175
    srodrigues@usbr.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    B02__Synopsis_Sole_Source_Justification_1.pdf
    The document outlines a determination by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation to solicit services from a single source, Veritas Visioneering Inc., for updating the Lahontan Basin Area Office's (LBAO) 5-year strategic plan. Citing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the justification for single-source procurement specifies that Veritas possesses proprietary methodologies (Visioneering) critical for continuity in strategic planning, having facilitated the previous plans. The project includes administrative management, preparation for strategic sessions, conducting up to five facilitated sessions, drafting a final strategic plan, and ensuring quality control throughout the process. Emphasizing urgency and the uniqueness of the proprietary process, the document notes that other contractors would lead to delays and increased costs, as they are unable to provide comparable facilitation. Market research identifies additional contractors, but their distance and unproven capability render them impractical for LBAO's requirements. The anticipated firm fixed-price award aims for completion by September 30, 2025. This document illustrates a strategic approach to government procurement, prioritizing efficiency and expertise aligned with existing methodologies.
    C05__PWS___Clauses_Provisions.pdf
    The Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) is seeking to update its five-year strategic plan, which serves as a key tool for efficiently delivering water services to over 500,000 residents in Nevada. The scope of work includes facilitating sessions with LBAO staff to reassess the current plan, focusing on various operational and strategic areas. The contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement, extending until September 30, 2025. Key deliverables include administrative management, session preparation, facilitation of in-person strategic planning sessions, drafting the updated strategic plan, and submitting the final version post-review. The document outlines administrative considerations, including work hours, holiday observance, security protocols, personnel qualifications, and invoicing procedures. Performance monitoring will assess contractor effectiveness, ensuring compliance with established quality standards. The RFP emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and strategic alignment to enhance productivity and responsiveness in water management operations, reflecting a commitment to adapting the strategic framework under evolving conditions.
    Sol_140R2025Q0012.pdf
    This government document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for strategic planning services related to the Lahontan Basin Area Office. The RFP outlines the requirements for a contractor to facilitate the development of a five-year strategic plan through multiple tasks, including administration, session preparation, and facilitated sessions, all scheduled between February 3, 2025, and September 30, 2025. The document specifies that the service delivery must meet certain Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) standards and emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive tools and services required for successful task execution. Invoicing and payment terms are detailed, including a fixed amount of $24.5 million and specific remittance instructions. The listing of tasks illustrates a structured approach to accomplishing the project's goals, ensuring that each step is clearly defined and subject to oversight by the contracting officer. The overall purpose is to engage a qualified contractor to support the strategic planning initiative while adhering to federal guidelines and regulations.
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