Geographic Information System Support Specialist

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting proposals for Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Specialist services under Solicitation Number 140A1126Q0005. The procurement seeks a GIS project manager to provide comprehensive on-site support for the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) Power Division, with primary responsibilities including maintaining and updating electrical utility GIS systems across a 2,500 square mile service territory, managing an ESRI GIS database, conducting field data collection using Trimble GPS units, and providing database management expertise. The contract requires a minimum of three years of experience in customer support with public and/or private utilities, and offerors must submit a technical approach demonstrating their capability. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with the government reserving the right to award based on best overall value. The quote submission deadline is December 31, 2025, with quotes to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer at melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring all offerors to provide certification through the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form demonstrating eligibility under the Buy Indian Act. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement classified under NAICS code 541618 with a contract duration of 2,160 billable hours, spanning a base year plus four option years at 2,160 hours per year. Service contract labor standards apply, with wage requirements of at least $17.75 per hour plus $5.55 per hour for health and welfare benefits, as specified in the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Arizona Counties of Maricopa and Pinal. The work will be performed on-site at the San Carlos Irrigation Project in Arizona, supporting the power system infrastructure that encompasses 29 electrical substations, 250 miles of transmission lines, and over 1,400 miles of distribution lines. Delivery is specified as 5 days after contract award.