Future Demands Impacting Operating Criteria and Pr

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking environmental consulting services to analyze how changing water demands will impact the Operating Criteria and Procedures (OCAP) for the Newlands Project in Nevada's Truckee and Carson River basins. The contractor will be required to assess historical and projected water demand trends, develop future demand scenarios, and evaluate potential effects on operational objectives through comprehensive technical analysis. Key requirements include developing performance metrics for OCAP assessment, consulting with major water rights holders, and documenting impacts of future demand changes on project operations. The solicitation requires submission of technical approaches, project schedules, key personnel qualifications, and relevant experience from interested small businesses. The quote submission deadline is August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with the government providing example determination reports and underlying Excel data to assist contractors in understanding the annual determination process.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation materials. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the scope involves a comprehensive 21-month analysis period covering multiple river basins and water management systems. The period of performance runs from September 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027, providing nearly two full years for completion of the analytical work. The primary place of performance appears to be focused on the Newlands Project area in Nevada, specifically involving the Lahontan Basin Area Office operations and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District service areas.