R--Utility Analysis and Information Services

The U.S. Geological Survey's Property Management Branch plans to extend its existing contract with Avista Advantage for up to six months on a noncompetitive, out-of-scope basis. This extension is intended to provide continuous utility analysis and information services, which include electronic bill consolidation and invoice processing or auditing, while the contracting office completes the process for a subsequent competitive solicitation. As no new solicitation package has been issued for this extension, this notice serves solely as an informational update and may be the government’s only formal announcement regarding this action. This contract extension, identified under the title "Utility Analysis and Information Services," is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants-National based in Reston, Virginia. Interested parties are advised that communications regarding this action must be submitted in writing, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The designated contracting officer for correspondence is Melissa Gill, who can be contacted via email. The primary purpose is to ensure uninterrupted utility data management services pending the follow-on competitive procurement.