R--Conflict Management Services - Internal

The contract under solicitation number 140D0425R0029 is a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle issued by the Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, to procure commercial Conflict Management Services for internal use across DOI components. The award will support a five-year ordering period from January 17, 2026, through January 16, 2031, with an option for a six-month extension. Services include mediation, facilitation, coaching, training, and organizational development aimed at resolving internal conflicts and improving team dynamics within federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Geological Survey. Task orders will be issued on a Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, or Firm-Fixed Price basis, and pricing must align with specified labor categories—Subject Matter Expert, Senior CMP, Mid-Level CMP, and Junior-Level CMP—each with defined minimum experience and education requirements. Offerors are required to provide detailed labor rates and must certify compliance with subcontracting limitations, restricting subcontracting to no more than 50% of the contract value for non-similarly situated small businesses. The contract mandates registration in SAM.gov and adherence to a Non-Disclosure Agreement for handling sensitive but unclassified information, including Personally Identifiable Information, and requires employees to sign Conflict of Interest Statements ensuring objectivity and independence in performance. Performance is governed by a comprehensive framework requiring full compliance with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, submission of a site-specific Safety Program and Fire Prevention Plan before mobilization, and strict adherence to equipment cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of invasive species. A minimum of two personnel must be present on-site at all times, and an Onsite Safety Representative with full authority to halt unsafe activities must be designated and approved by the government. The contract includes five optional task areas with specified acreage volumes, to be exercised sequentially unless waived by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Offerors must also complete a Past Performance Questionnaire, which evaluates quality, program management, transition, employee retention, and cost control. While the solicitation does not include formal FAR clauses, it incorporates agency-specific performance standards, deliverables, and administrative requirements, including the mandatory submission of insurance certificates and safety documentation. Evaluation for award is anticipated to be based on technical merit and past performance, though the precise source selection methodology and evaluation weights are not explicitly stated. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Michelle Harvey,