Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Geophysical Data Gather Services

The Montana Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a contractor to provide Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Geophysical Data Gathering Services at the Limestone Hills Training Area near Townsend, Montana. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under bid number DMA2019-0024, with a bid closing date of April 25, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive geophysical survey to identify and map potential unexploded ordnance within the training area. Bidders are required to submit several mandatory documents, including contact information, federal tax ID, DUNS number, insurance certifications, and a Dark Money Declaration form. Additionally, contractors must provide an example of a Dig Sheet and Anomaly Contour Map from similar previous services to demonstrate their capability. The evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, focusing on the apparent low bidder, with commodity codes spanning engineering land surveying, environmental services for hazardous materials, and geophysical studies. The contract will be awarded as a single lump sum, with payment terms set at Net 30.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, potential bidders must meet several qualification requirements. Contractors will need expertise in UXO geophysical surveying, with demonstrated experience in similar environmental and hazardous materials mapping projects. The solicitation does not disclose the incumbent vendor or specific budget range, but interested firms must have the technical capabilities to perform detailed geophysical data gathering and anomaly mapping. Bidders are expected to have robust insurance coverage and the ability to work in challenging training area environments. The contract will require precise technical documentation, including detailed mapping and reporting of potential UXO sites. The geographical scope is limited to Big Horn County, Montana, specifically the Limestone Hills Training Area, which will require contractors to have familiarity with local terrain and military training site conditions.