Mine and mill cost data, software, and training

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to procure a comprehensive mine and mill cost data solution, software, and training services through solicitation 140L0625Q0050. The procurement includes three primary deliverables: comprehensive mine and mill cost data with indexes for labor, equipment, and facility costs for both surface and underground operations; reclamation bond cost estimation software capable of performing detailed site work and closure calculations; and an online technical training curriculum with 50-100 user licenses covering mining methods, cost modeling, regulatory considerations, and safety topics. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price competitive award with a performance period from September 25, 2025, to September 24, 2026, and delivery required by September 30, 2026. The BLM will evaluate quotes using a best-value comparative approach that weighs technical capabilities more heavily than price. Questions were accepted until September 18, 2025, with quotes due by September 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

This procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 541519 for Computer Related Services with a size standard of $34 million and 150 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The solution must be web-based and provide comprehensive mining industry cost data specifically for lands under BLM management, including current and historical cost information to support project analysis. The training component requires both product usage instruction and educational modules for BLM employees, with the vendor providing user access and support during standard business hours. The contract will be administered by the BLM IT Network Operations Center in Denver, Colorado, with services supporting the BLM Washington Office operations.