Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) Strategic Planni

The Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region is seeking a strategic planning facilitation contractor for the Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO) located in Carson City, Nevada. The procurement aims to update the agency's 5-year strategic plan through a comprehensive planning process involving up to five 8-hour in-person sessions with LBAO staff. The contractor will be responsible for preparing for and facilitating strategic planning sessions, developing draft and final strategic plans, and helping staff review and update vision statements, guiding principles, and operational activities. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with a firm-fixed-price contract structure. While the original solicitation was due on January 8, 2025, an amendment dated January 8, 2025, unexpectedly canceled the entire solicitation, which may indicate potential changes in the procurement strategy.

The contract was originally an unrestricted procurement with no specific set-aside designation, targeting contractors with expertise in organizational effectiveness, training, and facilitation. The anticipated period of performance was from February 3, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with work to be performed at both the LBAO facility in Carson City and the contractor's location. The solicitation indicated a potential option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8, with prorated pricing based on rates at the time of extension. The LBAO serves over 500,000 people across Nevada, California, and Oregon, managing critical water delivery, facility maintenance, contracts, land management, and environmental compliance functions. The contractor would be expected to work with up to 10 LBAO staff members and comply with government security requirements while handling sensitive information appropriately.