D--SNPLMA SMART/NOMINATION PORTAL, AND PROJ
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source firm fixed-price contract to NexGen Technologies Inc. for the SNPLMA Smart Nomination Portal and Project.
Scope of Work
This contract is for the continuous operation, maintenance, and support of the SNPLMA Smart Nomination Portal and related projects. It ensures seamless transition and continued functionality of critical systems, including database management, system components, and processing of remedy tickets, to maintain SNPLMA's statutory accountability and public access to information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: 8-month base year
- Estimated Value: Less than $130,000.00
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: May 20, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The intent to sole source is based on NexGen Technologies Inc.'s unique technical knowledge and immediate capability to support continuous system operations during a transition period. The government cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one responsible source), FAR 6.302-1 (only one source available), and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) (logical follow-on). A competitive action is deemed not feasible without jeopardizing reliability and continuity, as NexGen's current contract ends May 31, 2026, and a new contractor would require extensive time to familiarize with complex legacy systems, posing significant operational risks.
Evaluation
The cost of the proposed eight-month contract will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using historical pricing, labor category benchmarks, and independent government estimates.
Additional Notes
The BLM intends to move toward a fully competitive long-term procurement for these services; however, an immediate competitive action is not feasible for this short-term bridge requirement.