Data Management Plan (DMP) Development

The contract calls for the development of a comprehensive Data Management Plan to govern the handling of scientific and operational data under the US Geological Survey, in alignment with Department of the Interior standards. It requires detailed specifications on data types, formats, access protocols, sharing mechanisms, reuse policies, and long-term archiving procedures, with strict emphasis on safeguarding personal privacy and protecting intellectual property rights throughout the data lifecycle. The plan must be robust enough to support interoperability, compliance, and transparency, ensuring that data remains secure, discoverable, and usable for future research and public benefit. Subcontractors are expected to respond by the deadline of July 24, 2026, and the work is categorized under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves scientific research and development services. While no specific location is designated for performance, the deliverable is critical to the agency’s mission of managing federal data resources responsibly. The plan must reflect best practices in data governance, incorporate stakeholder requirements, and adhere to federal guidelines on data stewardship, with no set-aside provisions applying to this solicitation.