CGB-400 IMT GIS Technical Service Support

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is soliciting a hybrid Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials contract (Solicitation #140R2026Q0014) for Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) technical support, primarily for its California Great-Basin (CGB) Region. The objective is to operate the CGBGIS Service Center, developing and maintaining regional and Reclamation-wide spatial databases. The scope includes GIS technical services like software development, analysis, modeling, data acquisition, and end-user support (including a Reclamation Help Desk and ESRI support), as well as systems management for cloud and ArcGIS servers. Travel for meetings and training is also covered under a time and materials basis, not to exceed $44,800 annually. The contractor will provide experienced GIS personnel for various tasks, including enterprise technical support, geospatial data management, flood studies, land classification, water modeling, web-based GIS services, and environmental compliance. Personnel will require NAC/NACI clearance and must comply with IT security programs. Key positions include Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager), GIS Specialist (Production), Senior GIS Specialist, and GIS Specialist, each with specific education and experience requirements. The contract has a one-year base period and two one-year option years, with work performed at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, California. All data and code developed will become the property of the U.S. Government.

The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Solicitation #140R2026Q0014 outlines the government's method for evaluating contractor performance in providing Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Technical Support. The plan details how the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will monitor performance, provide interim evaluations, and assess the contractor at the end of each period. Contractors can submit a self-assessment, which the COR will consider alongside other information to prepare findings and recommendations for the Contracting Officer (CO). The CO will make the final determination regarding the percentage of work successfully completed and the resulting payment, with potential deductions for disincentives. The QASP also specifies performance requirements and acceptable quality levels for project management (timeliness, quality, accuracy of reports and invoices) and technical support (timeliness and quality of service).

This document is Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region Division of Acquisition Services in Sacramento, CA. Under solicitation number 140R2026Q0014, the acquisition is structured as a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541611, with a size standard of $24.5 million. The solicitation was issued on July 7, 2026, with offers due by August 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. The primary point of contact is Erma Clark. The document instructs offerors not to fill out the SF1449 itself, directing them instead to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for specific submission requirements. Additionally, the included Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 3) is not to be completed at this stage, as it will only be executed post-award on an as-needed basis.

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quotation No. 140R2026Q0014) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, California-Great Basin Region. The solicitation seeks a hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M for Travel) purchase order for Geographic Information System (GIS) Technical Service Support. This requirement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541611. The contractor will operate and maintain the CGBGIS Service Center, which supports regional spatial resource enterprise databases and Reclamation-wide enterprise data. Key tasks include software and application development, geospatial analysis and modeling, positioning and data acquisition, and end-user help desk support. The contractor is also responsible for systems management, including Department of the Interior (DOI) cloud and ArcGIS server configurations. The contract requires four distinct personnel roles, including a Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager) and a Production GIS Specialist, both of whom must work on-site at the federal building in Sacramento, California. The remaining two senior and mid-level specialist positions have remote work options. The contract's period of performance consists of a six-month base period and two 12-month option years, totaling 30 months. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the designated contracting point of contact by August 6, 2026. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award.

This federal government pricing schedule outlines the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technical Support Services for the California Great Basin (CGB 400) region under solicitation 140R2026Q0014. The contract structure consists of a six-month Base Period followed by two 12-month Option Years, with provisions to calculate extensions under FAR 52.217-8 using prorated current rates. Labor-based CLINs are structured as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and require specific labor categories, including a Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager & Site Supervisor/Application Developer), a Senior GIS Specialist, a Production GIS Specialist, and a standard GIS Specialist. The Base Period requires 1,040 hours per labor category, while Option Years One and Two require 2,080 hours per category. Travel-related CLINs are structured on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis to support approved GIS meetings, conferences, and training. The travel CLINs are subject to strict Not-to-Exceed (NTE) funding caps, set at a ceiling of $22,400.00 for the Base Period and $44,800.00 for each of the two Option Years, bringing the total estimated travel ceiling to $112,000.00. Any contractor expenses exceeding these travel limits are taken at their own financial risk.

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Solicitation #140R2026Q0014, which provides Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) technical support. The QASP establishes the government's method for evaluating contractor performance to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Under this plan, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) monitors performance and provides interim evaluations. Contractors can submit a brief written self-assessment within five working days after each evaluation period to address performance strengths, weaknesses, and corrective actions. The COR reviews all data and submits recommendations to the Contracting Officer (CO), who makes the final written determination regarding performance percentages and payments. Financial deductions for any performance disincentives will be processed within 60 days of the evaluation period's end or 30 days after receiving an approved invoice. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) measures two primary areas: * **Project Management:** Assesses timeliness, quality, and accuracy. Biweekly progress reports and monthly invoices must be submitted on time 98% of the time, maintain high quality, and include 100% of required supporting documentation. * **Technical Support:** Evaluates the timeliness and quality of technical assistance. Services and responses must be delivered within the required timeframe 98% of the time, and staff must demonstrate sufficient GIS competence to successfully answer 95% of relevant technical questions. Performance is verified through confirmed reports, periodic COR surveillance, and feedback from Bureau of Reclamation staff.

This document is a Federal Non-Disclosure Agreement (Form 7-2577) from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. It is designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with Executive Order 13556, 32 CFR 2002, and Bureau of Reclamation standards. Under this agreement, the signatory agrees to use CUI solely for official government purposes and agrees not to copy or disclose the information to unauthorized third parties without permission. The protection obligations remain in effect until the Bureau of Reclamation determines the information no longer requires safeguarding or until both parties agree in writing to terminate the agreement. Importantly, these provisions do not supersede or conflict with employee rights, obligations, or liabilities established by statute or executive order regarding classified information, communications to Congress, statutory whistleblower protections, or reporting violations and mismanagement to an Inspector General. The form includes designated sections for the recipient and a witness to provide their contact information, signatures, and dates, as well as a second page to list and describe the specific CUI documents covered under the agreement.

This document provides a comprehensive directory of the Bureau of Reclamation's federal building office addresses. It lists the physical locations for 26 key administrative and operational offices across the Western United States, including regional offices, area offices, and specialized facilities like the Denver Technical Service Center and the Lower Colorado Dams Office. This directory serves as a vital reference for contractors, grantees, and agency partners needing to identify, contact, or submit official correspondence to specific Bureau of Reclamation regional and local jurisdictions.

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