7E--DOI TABLET COMMAND
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Palm Springs Field Office, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for DOI Tablet Command Licenses and access data. This requirement is for a mobile application to display cooperator dispatch data, vehicle locations, and GIS layers crucial for fire suppression. The government intends to purchase 25 Pro licenses for mobile devices and an enterprise license/portal setup for the existing DOI-approved Tablet Command app. Responses from interested parties are due by April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- One enterprise license and portal setup.
- 25 Pro licenses for mobile devices to use the existing DOI-approved Tablet Command app.
- Incident sharing capability with cooperators.
- Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) functionality.
- GIS Map layers associated with fire suppression.
- Administrator functions to modify incident checklists and management templates.
- Real-time data access for field users managing incidents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice), anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Authority: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
- NAICS: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), Size Standard: $34.0 Million.
- Anticipated Contract Period: April 30, 2026, to May 01, 2026.
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT.
- Published: March 31, 2026.
Rationale for Sole Source
The BLM justifies this sole source due to a critical need for real-time data sharing with cooperators on mobile devices to maintain a common operating picture during wildland fire incidents. Market research indicated no other platform could share the specific types of GIS location data (fire equipment) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) incident data across jurisdictional boundaries, which is essential for interagency coordination. Many cooperators already utilize Tablet Command, facilitating seamless data exchange.
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or a solicitation. Firms believing they can provide these services must submit written information demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of their capability. Responses must reference number DOILFBO260015 and be sent to Laurie Ehlinger at laurie_ehlinger@ios.doi.gov by the deadline. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive requirement is feasible.