R--Geospatial Support Services for OTS - DRIS

Amendment No. 0001 to Solicitation No. 140A1626Q0003 corrects the due dates for questions and quotes related to an RFQ. Questions are now due by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, to be submitted via email to Nancy.Shah@bia.gov. Quotes must be submitted no later than December 31, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. The period of performance for the resulting contract is January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Geospatial Support Services for OTS - DRIS, issued by the BIA OJS Central Office. The solicitation number is 140A1626Q0003, with an offer due date of December 31, 2025, at 1500 ES. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 561110 and a small business size standard of $12.5M. The government intends to award a Time and Material contract. The anticipated period of performance includes a base year from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, and four option years, extending through January 14, 2031. Services will be performed in the Denver Metro area, with telework permitted. The document outlines various FAR and DIAR clauses, custom clauses regarding electronic invoicing via IPP, and Indian Affairs custom clauses, including notification of contract expiration. It also incorporates provisions related to telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment.

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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Trust Services, Division of Resource Integration and Services (DRIS) seeks contractor support for IT system modernization and data integration, focusing on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This initiative aims to enhance natural resource management on Indian lands, support tribal and climate resilience grants, and facilitate economic analyses. The Statement of Work outlines four key categories of support: Geospatial Database Support/Enterprise GIS (EGIS), GIS Programming Support, Experienced GIS Support, and Basic GIS Support. Each category requires specialized personnel to develop GIS applications, manage geospatial data, ensure data security, and provide technical expertise in areas like Python programming and database administration. The project also emphasizes compliance with federal data standards, the creation of robust metadata, and the production of various reports and deliverables, including monthly progress reports and specialized data statistics. The work will be performed at the BIA facility in Lakewood, CO, and remotely, with contractors subject to background checks and adherence to government IT security policies.

The document outlines the self-certification requirements for "Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs)" under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (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 punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during contract performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 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, with a certifying signature, to represent their IEE status for solicitations.