Sources Sought Notice - Petrophysical Software Mai
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Petrophysical Software Maintenance. This market survey aims to determine interest and capability for an upcoming requirement. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at Noon MST.
Project Description
The USGS requires a contractor to furnish petrophysical software for laboratory testing of samples. This includes comprehensive services such as installation, ongoing support, documentation, software updates, and training for the software, which will operate on a 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 workstation. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 541210, with a Small Business Size Standard of $47M gross receipts.
Submission Requirements for Market Survey
Interested small businesses must submit the following via email:
- Firm's Name, Address, and Phone Number
- A detailed Capability Statement, including:
- Recent (within 3 fiscal years) relevant performance history (owner name, contact info, and capacity, e.g., prime, subcontractor)
- Socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone)
- Size Status
- Confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provision of their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Small business status information must be verifiable via the On-line Representations and Certifications at SAM.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Survey)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, at Noon MST
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Potential Period of Performance (future contract): May 10, 2026, to May 9, 2031
Important Notes
This is a market survey for planning purposes only and not a solicitation or offer to purchase. All costs associated with providing information are the responsibility of the contractor, and submission is voluntary. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. If insufficient small business interest and capability are identified, the subsequent solicitation may be issued as unrestricted. Future solicitations will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Jennifer Rollin, jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov, 303-236-9321.