Exploratory Modeling for Storage Projects

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks to acquire contractor services to perform modeling analysis to refine potential benefits from expanding the Los Vaqueros Reservoir in California. Offerors must submit responses by October 4, 2021 to utilize the CalSim2 modeling system under a two-year contract starting October 18, 2021. The contractor will develop scenarios depicting potential benefits to Central Valley Project operations from expanded reservoir capacity and conveyance facilities. Key deliverables include technical memos and briefing presentations summarizing scenario results. Responses will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical approach, staff qualifications, and price.

There are no set-aside designations for this opportunity. The NAICS code is 541620 and PSC code R425. The contract type will be time and materials with ceiling amounts established for each modeling task. The base period of performance is from October 2021 to October 2023. Work will be performed in the Central Valley of California with all deliverables and briefings to take place virtually or at the Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region office in Sacramento.