Biological control GIS services

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho State Office is soliciting proposals through RFP No. 140L2625Q0063 for Biological Control GIS Services to support the Standardized Impact Monitoring Program (SIMP). The contractor will provide specialized GIS support services including creating and maintaining feature services on ArcGIS Online, hosting the SIMP database, developing real-time data analysis tools, providing training to SIMP partners, and offering ongoing technical support for biological control monitoring activities. Key requirements include georeferencing site images, creating live feature services that enable users to view charts and graphs of cover, insects, and weed percentages, and troubleshooting database issues as they arise. The solicitation requires contractors to submit a detailed work plan demonstrating their technical capability to manage Survey123 and ArcGIS platforms effectively. Proposals are due by August 6, 2025, with the contract performance period scheduled to run from August 18, 2025, through August 17, 2030.

This procurement is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of $28.5 million in annual receipts under NAICS code 541360 for Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services. The solicitation indicates the potential for multiple awards, though specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. The five-year total contract period reflects the long-term nature of the biological control monitoring program and the need for sustained GIS technical support. Performance will take place in Idaho, with work focused on supporting biological control development activities across the state. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining continuous database operations and providing responsive technical support to SIMP partners throughout the contract period.