Geochemical Analyses of the Coso Geothermal Field and Coso Hot Springs Monitoring Program
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVFAC Systems and Exp Warfare Ctr has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Geochemical Analyses of the Coso Geothermal Field and Coso Hot Springs Monitoring Program. This effort seeks to establish and maintain a comprehensive geochemical database. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for combining existing Coso well geochemistry and Coso Hot Springs (CHS) geochemistry datasets into a single, integrated database. Key tasks include:
- Annually updating the database with new Coso well and CHS geochemical data provided by the Government.
- Adding isotope data from Coso and adjacent areas to the Coso Geochemical Database.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Commercial Items using Contracting by Negotiation Procedures. The Government intends to award a single contract.
- Duration: A 12-month base period and four one-year option periods. Only the base period will have a minimum guarantee. An Option to Extend Services for up to six months may be exercised.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business Set-Aside).
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $19,000,000 annual size standard.
- Place of Performance: Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWSCL), California.
- RFP Number: N39430-26-R-7001.
- Proposal Closing Date: To Be Determined (TBD).
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will utilize source selection procedures, requiring offerors to submit proposals addressing technical capability, price, past performance, and safety metrics for government evaluation.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice only and does not constitute a request for proposal. Interested small business concerns are required to indicate their interest in this acquisition within 15 days of this notice by providing evidence of capability and a positive statement of eligibility to the contracting office. Failure to receive adequate interest from small businesses may result in the solicitation being issued as unrestricted. The solicitation and attachments will be available on SAM.gov when released.