Comprehensive Data Integration and 3D Geological Modeling

The Utah Division of Purchasing intends to award a sole-source contract to Mira Geoscience Asia-Pacific Pty. Ltd. for Comprehensive Data Integration and 3D Geological Modeling under solicitation number AK26-31, justified solely on the grounds that Mira Geoscience is the only vendor capable of delivering an open-access 3D geophysical modeling platform with a publicly accessible viewer that meets state-mandated transparency and accessibility requirements. The contract covers Phase 1 of a geoscience initiative focused on integrating public-domain geophysical data across the Great Basin region of Utah and Nevada, culminating in a native 3D model compatible with the free Geoscience ANALYST viewer, a comprehensive data register, a technical report detailing gap analyses and future data collection strategies, and two half-day virtual training sessions for Utah Geological Survey staff, plus up to one full day of post-delivery support. Phase 2, contingent on successful completion of Phase 1, is structured as an optional replacement rather than an extension, with a total estimated contract value ranging from $38,272 to $71,760 depending on whether Phase 2 is exercised. All deliverables must be digital, rendered without proprietary software, and maintained in open formats ensuring perpetual public availability, with no physical packaging or military standards applicable. The award is non-competitive, with no evaluation factors, scoring, or trade-off analysis; selection rests entirely on the uniqueness of the vendor’s platform and its alignment with statutory data access goals. Payment and administrative details, including contracting officer or COR information, are not specified, and no CAGE or UEI number is provided for the vendor. The contractor must certify compliance with Utah law prohibiting participation in any economic boycott of the State of Israel, with affirmative reporting obligations if such activities occur. Performance is centered at the Utah Geological Survey facility, with delivery terms specified as F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid, and milestones set for Phase 1 completion by September 30, 2026, and Phase 2 by April 30, 2027, if activated. Acceptance criteria require successful rendering of data in the free viewer, adherence to expert-reviewed methodologies, and full submission of all deliverables, with biweekly virtual check-ins mandated throughout the project lifecycle.