REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Online Auction
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Online Auction Services. This RFI seeks market research on commercial online auction platforms to support competitive onshore oil, gas, and geothermal lease sales. The purpose is to understand market availability, vendor capabilities, and pricing structures. Responses are due March 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The BLM is exploring commercial online auction services to facilitate its competitive lease sales for oil, gas, and geothermal leases. Vendors are requested to provide information on their corporate profile, experience with online auction implementations, and detailed pricing structures, including commercial models, discounting, and government pricing.
Key Information Requested
- Corporate Profile: Legal name, UEI, CAGE code, business size, socio-economic categories, and relevant NAICS/PSC codes.
- Experience: Examples of past online auction implementations.
- Pricing Structure: Details on current commercial pricing models, discounting, volume discounts, government pricing, and pricing for high-volume or high-value auctions.
Submission Details
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, by 23:00:00Z.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Ian Steinheimer at isteinheimer@blm.gov.
- Subject Line: "RFI Response – Online Auction Services – [Company Name]".
- Contact: Ian Steinheimer, isteinheimer@blm.gov, 303-236-6609.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is an RFI for market research; therefore, set-aside designations are not applicable. All interested vendors are encouraged to respond.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. No awards will be made from this RFI, and costs associated with responding will not be reimbursed. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. An attached Excel spreadsheet provides FY2024 oil and gas lease statistics for reference, which may be useful for understanding market activity.