REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Online Auction

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Office, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for online auction services to support competitive onshore oil, gas, and geothermal lease sales. This market research notice seeks vendor capability and pricing information in three primary areas: corporate profile information (including legal name, UEI, CAGE code, business size, and socio-economic categories), demonstrated experience with online auction implementations, and detailed pricing structure information covering commercial pricing models, volume discounts, government pricing tiers, and pricing for high-volume or high-value auctions. The RFI explicitly states this is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award; no costs will be reimbursed for responses, and future solicitations will be announced separately. Responses must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Ian Steinheimer (isteinheimer@blm.gov, 303-239-6609) with the subject line "RFI Response - Online Auction Services - [Company Name]" by the March 12, 2026 deadline. The RFI was posted on February 12, 2026, providing a thirty-day response window.

This RFI carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractor. The supporting documentation indicates substantial government activity in this market: during Fiscal Year 2024, the BLM conducted 16 competitive lease sales generating $170,747,847 in total receipts from 203 parcels offered across 93,385 acres, with 153 parcels totaling 69,264 acres receiving bids and selling at auction. Individual sales ranged significantly in value, from zero-bid sales to the highest-value sale in New Mexico on August 15, 2024, which generated $61,044,916 from just 4 parcels. Sales activity occurred across multiple BLM state offices including Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana/Dakotas, Nevada, Utah, and Eastern States, demonstrating nationwide scope. The recommended NAICS code is 531210 (Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers) and the PSC code is R402 (Support - Professional: Real Estate Brokerage).