B--Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) Review Data and
ID: 140R2025Q0077Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c5fa077043a4fd7a19b0617d70f5413/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals from small businesses for a scientific review of data and methodologies related to the Lahontan Basin Area Office's Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP). The contractor will be responsible for assessing and recommending updates to reservoir storage targets, inflow forecasting, and Truckee River diversions, as outlined in the 1997 OCAP, with a focus on improving water management efficiency in the Truckee-Carson Basin. This initiative is crucial for modernizing water resource management practices in light of evolving legal and environmental conditions affecting water rights in California and Nevada. Quotes are due by August 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and interested parties can contact Sarah Rodrigues at srodrigues@usbr.gov or by phone at 916-978-5445 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rodrigues, Sarah
    (916) 978-5445
    (916) 978-5175
    srodrigues@usbr.gov
    Files
    Title
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    A02__Draft_PWS_for_Sources_Sought_1.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the necessary tasks and deliverables for a contractor to review the data and methods in the Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP) for the Newlands Project in Nevada. The primary objectives are to assess the incorporation of contemporary data and science in reservoir management and make recommendations to enhance accuracy in determining reservoir targets, forecasting inflows, and calculating Truckee River diversions. The PWS specifies mandatory tasks, including project management, meetings, and required recommendations for updates to the Lahontan storage objectives. It also highlights optional tasks to improve Carson River inflow forecasting and Truckee River diversion calculations. Due to environmental concerns, particularly regarding the impact of water diversions on Pyramid Lake's ecosystem, the PWS necessitates utilizing the latest scientific methods while ensuring compliance with existing regulations. The contractor is expected to engage with stakeholders transparently and communicate findings effectively. The project spans from contract award until September 2027, with mandated timelines for deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards while navigating complexities associated with water resource management in the Truckee-Carson Basin. This initiative illustrates a commitment to informed decision-making in federal water management practices, particularly within context-specific ecological and regulatory frameworks.
    C05__Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_Amendment_0001_0002.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, in Sacramento, California, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140R2025Q0077 for a contractor to review and recommend updates to the Lahontan Basin Area Office's (LBAO) Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP). This project, set aside for small businesses, aims to scientifically review data and methods used for reservoir storage targets, inflow forecasting, and Truckee River diversions as outlined in the 1997 OCAP. The contractor will undertake mandatory tasks including project management, meetings, and recommending updates to Lahontan storage objectives. Optional tasks involve recommending updates to Carson River inflow forecasting and Truckee River Diversion calculations. The period of performance is from the award date to September 30, 2027. Quotes are due by August 28, 2025, 3:00 PM Pacific Time, via email. The selected contractor must possess expertise in water resource management, RiverWare modeling, and adhere to strict reporting and quality control standards. All work must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy and utilize compatible software like MS Word, Excel, and RiverWare.
    C06__Attachment_1_-_USBR_OCAP_Plan_Formulation_Report_0001.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation initiated an update to the 1997 Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP) for the Newlands Project, Nevada, due to changes in water use, regulations, and operational ambiguities. This Plan Formulation Report outlines the initial scoping process, conducted through a series of workshops with participating entities like the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District and local Paiute Tribes. The workshops identified problems, opportunities, and constraints, leading to a refined goal, objectives, and stand-alone actions for the OCAP update. The goal is to evaluate and update the OCAP without changing its original purpose—minimizing Truckee River water use and maximizing Carson River water use while serving Newlands Project water rights. Key objectives include clarifying language, incorporating best available science, ensuring operational flexibility, enhancing transparency in decision-making, and addressing changes in law and conditions since 1997. This pre-NEPA planning activity will inform future alternative development and formal NEPA analysis.
    C06__Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf
    This document, RFQ: 140R2025Q0077, addresses questions and answers related to a federal government Request for Quotation. Key clarifications include providing a reference document (USBR OCAP Plan Formulation Report) as Attachment 1. The optional site visit in Mandatory Task 2 is clarified as not technically necessary but valuable for relationship building; contractors can include it in their quote under Task 2 if desired. The document confirms that sub-tasks for meetings, status reports, and invoices within analysis tasks (3, 4, and 5) are additive, potentially leading to a maximum of 60 teleconferences if all optional tasks are undertaken. Finally, the quantity for the quote schedule is corrected to 24 months instead of 21, and payment will be based on percent of project completion, with invoices submitted no more frequently than monthly.
    Sol_140R2025Q0077_Amd_0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to solicitation 140R2025Q0077 from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, addresses questions received, incorporates a revised pricing schedule, and includes "Attachment 1 - USBR OCAP Plan Formulation Report". The amendment also provides "Questions and Answers" and a "Revised Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" with highlighted changes. The quote due date remains unchanged at 3:00 PM Pacific Time on August 28, 2025. The period of performance for the resulting contract is from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2027. This amendment ensures that all terms and conditions of the original solicitation, as previously modified, remain in full force and effect.
    Sol_140R2025Q0077_Amd_0002.pdf
    Amendment 0002 for Solicitation 140R2025Q0077, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, on August 4, 2025, corrects an error in Amendment 0001. The purpose is to attach the inadvertently omitted Revised Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from Amendment 0001. No other changes are made, and the quote due date remains August 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The period of performance for the contract is from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2027. This amendment serves as a clarification and re-attachment of previously intended documentation for the solicitation.
    Sol_140R2025Q0077.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting proposals under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140R2025Q0077 for a scientific review of data and methodologies used in the 1997 Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP) for the Newlands Project in Nevada. This solicitation targets small businesses and requires all submissions by August 28, 2025. The project's objectives include assessing the accuracy of reservoir storage targets and improving forecasting methodologies for Truckee River diversions. Contractors must manage various tasks, including proposing updates to Lahontan Reservoir storage objectives and Carson River inflow forecasting, along with mandatory project management duties and meetings. Deliverables, such as technical memoranda, must address current methodologies' advantages and limitations, incorporating best available science and technology. The contractor will document findings and present results to stakeholders to facilitate understanding and future implementation within the OCAP framework. The contract aims to enhance water management efficiency while considering legal and environmental implications affecting water rights in California and Nevada. This initiative shows the Bureau's focus on modernizing operations for effective water resource management amid changing dynamics in the Truckee-Carson Basin.
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