Hydrologic Database On-Call Support Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for technical support, troubleshooting, development, and maintenance of the Bureau of Reclamation's Hydrologic Database (HDB). The services are required by the Lower Colorado Basin Region’s, Boulder Canyon Operations and the Yuma Area Offices.

• HDB Technical Support Services: 425 labor hours for on-call technical support, troubleshooting of HDB malfunctions, development of modifications, support of HDB enhancements.

• Software Services: Yearly subscription fee for BCOO and YAO.

• Travel: As needed, per Federal Travel Regulations, not to exceed $1,454.00.

• Troubleshooting Response Time: Within 24–96 hours depending on complexity.

• IPv6 Compliance: All system hardware, software, firmware, and networked components must be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding, and storing digital information utilizing IPv6 standards and maintain interoperability with IPv4 systems.

• Security Requirements: Compliance with general security, information security, contractor employee suitability, identification card, site security, and IT security requirements as detailed in WBR 1452.237-80.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but CLINs suggest Time & Materials (T&M) for labor and travel, and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) for software services.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this document.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Solicitation Type: Noncompetitive sole source, as provided under FAR 12 and 6.103-1 RFO.

• Sole Source Determination: Based on the unique development and maintenance of the HDB by the identified contractor, Precision Water Resources Engineering, Inc.

• Evaluation: Proposed prices will be reviewed for reasonableness and any instance of unbalanced pricing (FAR 52.212-2).

• Submission Method: Electronic quote submissions through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities.

• Questions Deadline: June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM PD via email to jessie_conden@ios.doi.gov.

• Quote Due Date: June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM PD via email to jessie_conden@ios.doi.gov.

• Sole Source: This solicitation is advertised as a noncompetitive sole source to Precision Water Resources Engineering, Inc.

• NAICS Code: 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services, with a size standard of $34 Million.

• Applicable Clauses: Includes FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, and various Department of the Interior clauses (DIAR 1452.215-71, WBR 1452.231-80, WBR 1452.237-80, DOI-AAAP-0028, DOI-AAAP-0055).

• Payment: Via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Point of Contact: Ms. Jessie Conden, jessie_conden@ios.doi.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for IT and Telecom Platform Support Services, specifically focusing on database, mainframe, and middleware support. It also includes provisions for travel agent services related to relocation.

• HDB services (labor hours): IT and Telecom Platform Support Services including database, mainframe, and middleware support.

• Travel (T&M): Transportation/Travel/Relocation services, specifically for relocation travel agents.

• Software services (FFP): Further details are expected to be in the continuation sheets.

• Solicitation Number: 140R3026Q0095

• Solicitation Issue Date: 06/02/2026

• Offer Due Date: 06/08/2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time

• Period of Performance: Estimated to begin 06/10/2026 and end 04/16/2027.

• This is an "Invitation for Quote (RFQ)".

• Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not detailed on the provided pages but are referenced as being included in the solicitation.

• This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED".

• NAICS Code: 541511 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million)

• The document is Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference and attached.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this performance-based order is to maintain and further develop the Bureau of Reclamation's Hydrologic Database (HDB) through the Contractor's provision of services for on-call technical support, troubleshooting of HDB malfunctions, development of modifications to HDB, support of HDB enhancements, and the development, documentation, and distribution of software applications that interface with HDB.

• Provide on-demand technical support for HDB installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Resolve software and database management problems, including upgrades and maintenance of SCADA and USGS data loaders.

• Coordinate HDB development, including minor enhancements, integration into the source code baseline, and maintenance of algorithms and documentation.

• Develop and maintain HDB user guides, documentation, and website functionality.

• Develop new algorithms for alarm generation within the Open DCS Toolkit.

• Assist with the integration of water quality data and explore potential replacements for field data collection processes.

• Support the development of additional HDB features such as water quality and water testing results tables.

• Monthly status reports are required, detailing technical support incidents, resolutions, authorized travel, and task completion status.

• For time-and-materials task orders, reports must include total hours and dollars expended to date, with projections for completion.

• Services are required for the Bureau of Reclamation's Hydrologic Database (HDB) in Interior Region 8: Lower Colorado Basin (BCOO and YAO).

• Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time. Standby time is not chargeable.

• Qualified Contractor Personnel must possess high-level knowledge of HDB database structure, time-series data management, and expert-level knowledge of Oracle database programming and other languages (Python, JAVA, C, Perl, VB.net).

• Travel may be required for meetings, such as the HDB Users Group Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT.