Geospatial Support Services for OTS - DRIS

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office is soliciting geospatial support services for the Office of Trust Services (OTS) Division of Resource Integration and Services (DRIS). The procurement seeks four full-time equivalent positions in specialized labor categories: Geospatial Database Support/Enterprise GIS, GIS Programming Support, Experienced GIS Support, and Basic GIS Support, each requiring 1,920 hours annually. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in ESRI Dashboard and Portal, GIS software, database support, Python programming, model building, and AI support for GIS systems, while supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs' enterprise GIS environment. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capabilities, management approach, personnel qualifications, and past performance, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price, using a trade-off approach for contract award. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, and quotes must be submitted by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time to Nancy.Shah@bia.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), requiring offerors to complete an Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form certifying their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act. The contract is structured as a Time and Materials engagement with a base year and four option years, running from March 16, 2026, through March 15, 2027, for the base year with potential extension through 2031. The estimated contract value is approximately $25,000 with an additional $5,000 annually allocated for travel expenses, though the pricing document indicates this is a preliminary estimate. Work will be performed primarily in the Denver Metro area with maximum telework permitted, with contractors required to pass background checks and complete federal IT security training. The NAICS code 561110 (Office Administrative Services) applies, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million, and all required ESRI licenses and software will be provided by the government.