B--BOEM ALASKA DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

This contract solicitation, issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management under the Department of the Interior, seeks commercial services to provide subsurface data management expertise in support of offshore energy permitting and leasing programs in Alaska. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690, with a size standard of $19 million, and is restricted to qualified small businesses registered in the System for Award Management. The work requires a team of specialized personnel including a Project Manager, a Geoscience Data Specialist, and an Interpretation Geophysicist and Workflow Analyst, who will manage complex geospatial datasets from seabed sampling, seismic systems, magnetometers, borehole logs, and environmental surveys. Deliverables include Kingdom and ArcGIS Pro project files, DCAT and ISO/FGDC CSDGM metadata, an Archiving and Publication Report, and ongoing documentation through weekly progress reports and Kanban board updates, all to comply with the Alaska Albers NAD83 coordinate system. The contract is for a one-year period beginning in 2026, with performance required at the BOEM Alaska Facility in Anchorage. The Government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness to determine best value, with no numeric weighting specified. Contractors must submit a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award and adhere to strict security protocols including EOD approval, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with a three-year U.S. residence history, favorable background investigations, and DOI Access Card requirements. All personnel must comply with IT security templates and data protection policies, and subcontractors are bound by the same obligations. No payment will be made for unauthorized work, and all news releases regarding the contract require prior written approval. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system, with payments tied to milestone delivery and acceptance, including a one-year warranty on deliverables. The contract strictly prohibits personal services, requires full compliance with whistleblower protections, DEI discrimination provisions, and SAM maintenance, and all representations are incorporated by reference under FAR clauses. The proposal must not exceed ten pages, excluding resumes and supporting documents, and must include an SF-18 with signed pricing certification and proof of competitive market pricing.