IMT RiverWare Software Support IDIQ

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to The Regents of the University of Colorado's Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) for RiverWare software support services, with capability statements due August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

The contract will provide software maintenance, technical support, enhancements, updates, and related professional services supporting BOR water operations and planning activities. The structure is Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ with a performance period of up to ten years and an estimated ceiling of $8,600,000. Work is classified under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and PSC DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service).

BOR justifies sole source based on CADSWES's exclusive ownership and development of the proprietary RiverWare software and source code. BOR relies on RiverWare for critical reservoir operations, water management modeling, planning studies, and implementation of Records of Decision supporting statutory water management responsibilities. Government market research confirmed that no other source can provide these services without violating proprietary rights or intellectual property protections.

Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating ability to provide proprietary RiverWare software support services, including company information, UEI and CAGE codes, business size status, technical capability evidence, and proof of CADSWES authorization or intellectual property ownership. Submit electronically to Contracting Officer Johnny Lyons at johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.