Software for GIS, Modeling, Statistical Analysis
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified firms capable of providing software for GIS, modeling, and statistical analysis. This future requirement will support federal, state, and local partners. This is not a solicitation, but rather a market research effort to gauge industry interest and capabilities. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement involves software with robust capabilities, including:
- Managing and transforming terabytes of data.
- Performing 3D point cloud visualization, classification, breakline creation, 3D feature editing, and volumetric analysis.
- Automating feature extraction and generating end products such as surface and digital elevation models, hillshades, contours, and intensity maps.
- Ensuring interface compatibility with Esri's ArcGIS Pro and supporting intake/export of shapefiles.
- Capability to intake large amounts of raw lidar and bathymetric data from specific equipment (e.g., SonTek M9, PingDSP, Pegasus:Lidar Backpack, Norbit Multibeam Echosounder).
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Small Business Size Standard: $47 million)
- Set-Aside: Responses are specifically requested from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms, Small Business firms certified by SBA for the 8(a) program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms, and Small Businesses. If insufficient interest is received from the first four categories, the future solicitation may be issued as unrestricted.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
- Published: April 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Submissions are voluntary, and all associated costs are the contractor's responsibility. Interested firms must submit:
- Firm Name, Address, and Phone Number (including SAM UEI Number).
- A Capability Statement detailing:
- Recent (last 3 fiscal years) relevant performance history (with owner/contact information).
- The capacity in which the firm performed (e.g., prime, subcontractor).
- The firm's Size Status.
- All respondents must have a SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.
- Submission Email: Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov
Additional Notes
This notice is for acquisition planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Future solicitations will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.