Geographic Information System Support Specialist

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) (Solicitation No. 140A1126Q0005) is for Geographic Information System (GIS) Program Support services, issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The acquisition is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 541618, with a size standard of $19 million. It is a firm-fixed-price, nonpersonal service contract requiring adherence to the Buy Indian Act and limitations on subcontracting. Quotes are due by December 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM PS, and must be submitted electronically to Melanie Schiaveto at melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov. Questions must be submitted by December 26, 2025. The document outlines detailed terms for inspection, payment via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and various FAR and DOIAR clauses covering areas such as whistleblower rights, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and confidentiality agreements. Delivery is required 5 days after award.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) requires Geographic Information System (GIS) support to enhance the efficiency, safety, and management of its electrical utility operations. This contract, spanning 2160 hours, necessitates an on-site GIS project manager at SCIP Headquarters in Coolidge, Arizona, and across its 2,500 square mile service area, which covers four counties and includes 29 substations, over 1,700 miles of power lines, and 13,000 service locations. The contractor will maintain an electrical utility GIS system, collect field data using Trimble GPS units, and integrate it into an ESRI GIS database using an electric utility data model. Key tasks include data analysis, quality control, database design and management, and system-wide asset inventory. Deliverables include monthly SCIP Map Production and Analysis, GIS Field Collection Activities, and GIS Database Support, providing crucial data and reports for various departments and external organizations.

This document outlines a quote schedule for Geographic Information System (GIS) Support services, likely part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar government procurement document. It details the quantity of hourly support required for a base year and four option years, with each year specifying 2160 hours. The total cost for each year and the overall project grand total are currently listed as $0.00, indicating that this schedule is a template for vendors to fill in their proposed hourly wages and total costs. The document's purpose is to establish the framework for bidding on GIS support services over a multi-year period.

The document outlines the self-certification process for offerors to qualify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" under the Buy Indian Act, in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and DIAR Part 1480. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contracting Officers can request additional eligibility documentation at any point. The submission of false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during contract performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" requires offerors to provide their federally recognized tribal entity name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), legal business name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner, along with a certifying signature and printed name.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-5469, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona. It details compliance requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts awarded on or after specific dates in 2022 and between 2015-2022, respectively, with annual adjustments. The document lists numerous occupational classifications across various sectors (e.g., administrative, automotive, health, IT) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and specifies fringe benefits including health & welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It also addresses special conditions such as paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4%), and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and resolving wage rate discrepancies are also provided.