MT dnrc to support issmr

The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a sources sought synopsis to conduct market research for the development of water management models focused on cross-border watershed management between the United States and Canada. The procurement seeks environmental consulting services to create simulation models for various water apportionment scenarios, with the primary objective of improving water allocation methods in watersheds that span the U.S.-Canadian border. This requirement falls under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services and PSC code B510 for Special Studies/Analysis-Environmental Assessments. The agency is seeking to identify parties with both interest and adequate resources to support this water management modeling initiative. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 15, 2025, with responses due by August 19, 2025, providing potential contractors with only four days to express their interest and capabilities.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available for full and open competition among all eligible contractors. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify potential award values or budget ranges for this requirement. No specific quantities of deliverables or detailed timeline information for service performance are provided in this initial market research phase. The brief response window suggests this is a preliminary market survey to gauge industry interest and capability before the agency proceeds with a formal solicitation process. The focus on transnational water management indicates this could be a significant environmental consulting engagement given the complexity of international watershed coordination and modeling requirements.