Sources Sought
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. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable parties for Trimble software maintenance, R10-2 firmware updates, and CenterPoint RTX subscription. This is for a potential future requirement. Responses are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes, but is not limited to:
- TPP Software Maintenance
- Firmware Maintenance
- Geospatial Continental CenterPoint
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 513210 - Software Publishers
- Potential Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM ED
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide goods/services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with supporting documentation.
- Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting/teaming is anticipated.
- Email responses to: beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
- Questions to: Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and submission is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.