Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Aquatics
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 Interior (DOI), specifically the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Aquatics Informatics. This is for a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for services related to the AQUARIUS software. This is not a request for proposals or quotes.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for services encompassing the correction, analysis, and storage of time series hydrologic data, including stage, discharge, water quality, and meteorological data. The AQUARIUS software was selected by BLM in 2007 as the standard for managing this critical data, ensuring statewide and nationwide compatibility. Effective use of AQUARIUS requires significant training and practice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Business Size Standard: $47 million)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM MT
- Published: June 16, 2026
Evaluation
This notice publicizes DOI's intention to award noncompetitively under FAR 13.106(b)(1). It is anticipatory and not binding. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services and possess the capability must submit their responses via E-MAIL ONLY.
Additional Notes
Responses, comments, questions, or concerns must be sent to the primary contact via email. Phone or fax inquiries will not be considered.