UNSPSC 71161007: Geological or geophysical models

Creation of models representing geological or geophysical information

UNSPSC 71161007 Geological or geophysical models is a Commodity code covering three-dimensional subsurface and crustal modeling services that state and local governments procure for mineral prospectivity assessment, resource characterization, and public-access geoscience data visualization. The recent activity under this code reflects narrow, specialized demand: the Utah Division of Purchasing is pursuing a sole-source contract with Mira Geoscience Asia-Pacific Pty. Ltd. for comprehensive data integration and 3D geological modeling of the Great Basin region spanning Nevada and Utah, with Phase 1 deliverables due September 30, 2026, at an estimated cost of $43,264 and Phase 2 (contingent on Phase 1 results) estimated at $71,760 and due April 30, 2027. The work encompasses compiling public-domain geoscientific datasets, gap analysis, foundational 3D geological modeling, geophysical inversions, and depth-to-bedrock modeling for mineral prospectivity mapping—particularly porphyry copper assessment—with all final geospatial products required to render in the free-tier Geoscience ANALYST viewer without paid commercial extensions to ensure public accessibility of state-funded data. The issuing body is a state-level geological survey organization focused on transparent, public-access earth science data; the sole-source justification rests on the identified vendor's unique integration of geophysical modeling with free-viewer software, whereas competing contractors typically rely on proprietary software requiring expensive commercial licenses for public data access.

Utah is the only state showing recent activity under this code, and the procurement structure is a notice of intent to award without standard competition, with a public challenge period closing July 7, 2026. The Utah Geological Survey is the customer within the state Division of Purchasing's contracting umbrella. This code shows minimal recent solicitation volume in state and local procurement; the single documented opportunity reflects highly specialized geophysical modeling demand tied to mineral resource assessment rather than routine Earth science services, suggesting the code captures a narrow technical niche rather than broad-based state and local purchasing activity.