Geographic Information System (GIS) support, prepa

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Programs in Denver is soliciting proposals under solicitation 140GG027R0001 for GIS support and graphics preparation services for the National and Global Petroleum Assessment Project (NAGA), with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The procurement is a competitive 8(a) set-aside. The solicitation specifies NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) with a $19 million size standard, while the notice header lists NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and PSC R499.

Work is remote and offsite with no required on-site meetings and no travel. Offerors must identify the place or places of performance in their proposals, per Amendment 0002, which was posted November 5, 2026 and is the most recent update. Weekly coordination occurs via Microsoft Teams, and the Government furnishes a government-owned laptop with licensed software, access to proprietary databases (S&P, Nehring, GeoMark), and CERSC cloud storage and servers.

Task 1 covers GIS data acquisition and management, map digitization, data allocation to assessment units, boundary finalization, cloud storage and archiving, and GIS file preparation for publication. Task 2 covers maps, re-drafted scanned images, well logs, seismic data, and large-format posters for presentations, publications, and congressional requests. Contractor personnel must obtain a PIV card and hold a Low Risk Tier 1-T1 background clearance (formerly NACI). Projects under Factor 3 must be performed by proposed key personnel, not subcontractors. Proposals must address FISMA and IPv6 requirements. Section 508 is not required from the contractor, as that work is performed within the USGS SPN Publications Group.

Amendment 0002 states that labor categories 30063 and 30081 from prior responses are not valid classifications. Offerors must propose labor classifications that comply with Service Contract Act requirements, and the Department of Labor wage determination sets applicable wage and fringe benefit requirements. The estimated annual workload is 1.0 FTE for GIS work and 1.0 FTE for graphics work.

The contract is firm fixed price, with a base year from November 17, 2026 to November 16, 2027, four one-year options, and a six-month extension, totaling approximately 5.5 years. Amendment 0002 lists the period of performance as November 17, 2026 to May 16, 2032. Award is anticipated on or before November 17, 2026. The procurement is a follow-on to contract 140G0221C0008, held by Montech Inc.

Evaluation factors 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 are limited to 25 pages plus or minus 5 pages in Times New Roman 12-point font, organized as a cover letter, Volume I (technical), and Volume II (pricing), submitted as separate files electronically to Jennifer Rollin at jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov.