Geographic Information System (GIS) support, prepa

The U.S. Geological Survey, Central Energy Research Science Center in Denver, Colorado seeks Geographic Information System (GIS) support and graphics preparation services for the National and Global Petroleum Assessment Project, with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time and questions due October 27. This is a competitive 8(a) set-aside with an anticipated award date on or before November 17.

Place of performance is Denver, Colorado. The NAICS code is 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract is firm fixed-price with a base year (November 17, 2026 through November 16, 2027) and four one-year option periods plus a six-month extension, totaling approximately 5.5 years.

Task 1 requires GIS-related support including data acquisition and management from proprietary databases (S&P, Nehring, GeoMark), map digitization, data allocation to assessment units, boundary finalization, cloud-based storage and archiving, and preparation of GIS files for publication. Task 2 requires graphics production including maps, re-drafted scanned images, well logs, seismic data, and large-format posters for presentations, publications, and congressional requests. The contractor must work collaboratively with the Project Chief via weekly meetings and respond to changing priorities. Proposals must address mandatory compliance provisions, Section 508 accessibility requirements, FISMA security requirements, and IPv6 standards. Evaluation criteria are Technical Approach and Capabilities (Factor 1), Personnel and Staffing (Factor 2), Relevant Experience (Factor 3), Past Performance (Factor 4), and price (Factor 5). Proposals must be submitted electronically to jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov.