WESTERN MINES LIDAR SURVEY

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a LiDAR survey of mining claims. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska requires these services to support mining claim activities.

• LiDAR survey of mining claims.

• Product/Service Code: R404

• Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL (NON-CONSTRUCTION)

• Specifications for the work are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and other attached documents.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• The government anticipates a single award contract, but may award multiple if advantageous.

• Period of Performance: 05/25/2026 to 09/01/2027.

• Offer Due Date: 05/12/2026 at 1700 Alaska Daylight Time.

• Quotes are due no later than 5/8/2026 at noon, Alaska Daylight Savings Time.

• Quotes should be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer (laura.sherman@ios.doi.gov).

• Limit quotes to 40 pages or under.

• Include UEI or CAGE Code with quote.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• The government intends to award without discussions.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The government anticipates awarding to a registered/certified small business concern using FAR Part 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures.

• Monitor SAM.gov for amendments.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

• The solicitation incorporates by reference numerous FAR provisions and clauses. Key provisions include 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for a specific geographic area (Alaska Counties of Fairbanks North).

• Lists numerous occupational titles with corresponding wage rates.
• Includes footnotes for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Weather Observers).
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays.
• Outlines procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) using Standard Form 1444.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees performing work under the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed pricing accounts for these mandated rates to remain compliant and competitive.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To generate a dataset assisting in the inventory of abandoned mine land (AML) and cultural resource features within six closed, excluded, and unconveyed federal land (CEU) areas in the Ruby Mining District, Alaska. This data will help identify hazardous or non-culturally significant features for removal, while ensuring historically significant resources are avoided.

• Conduct a LIDAR survey of specified areas, producing a 0.5-meter Digital Elevation Model (DEM).

• The survey aims to identify structures, vehicles, and landscape contours to guide future on-ground inventory work.

• Areas with no identified features in the LIDAR data may be eliminated from on-ground inventory.

• The survey will map the entire area to allow for more informed and targeted field work.

• The primary deliverable is a 0.5-meter Digital Elevation Model (DEM).

• A Project Proposal detailing methods, personnel, timeline, and equipment is required.

• A Final Report documenting all actions, concerns, daily logs, spatial data, and deviations is required.

• The specific period of performance is not detailed in this document, but deliverables have submission deadlines relative to the end of performance.

• The work covers six groups of CEUs in the Ruby Mining District, Alaska, with specific locations and estimated acreages provided (Flat Creek, Solomon Creek, Poorman Townsite, Greenstone Creek, Long Creek, Trail Creek).

• Survey methods can be fixed-wing LIDAR or UAS-based, provided they meet project requirements and budget.

• Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.

• Any required permits must be obtained by the contractor prior to commencing field work.

• Deliverables (Proposal, Survey Output, Final Report) have specific submission deadlines and formats (hard copy or digital).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a detailed listing of mining claims, likely related to land use or resource extraction opportunities. It provides specific data points for each claim, which could be relevant for bidders interested in land access, mineral rights, or environmental assessments associated with these areas.

• Claim Name: Unique identifier for each mining claim.
• Case Serial Number & Legacy Case Serial Number: Official tracking numbers for the claims.
• Size of Claim: The total area covered by the claim.
• Federal Acres: The portion of the claim that falls under federal jurisdiction.
• Meridian, Township, Range, Section: Geographic and land survey coordinates.
• Total Acres: The total acreage associated with the claim or a group of claims.

This document is crucial for bidders who need to understand the specific geographic locations, sizes, and legal descriptions of land parcels associated with an opportunity. It allows for due diligence regarding land status, potential resource availability, and any associated survey or development requirements. Bidders can use this information to assess the feasibility and scope of their potential involvement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a map or diagram illustrating various claims or areas, likely related to mining or land use. It displays labeled sections with alphanumeric identifiers and names such as "KNOWL BENCH," "TURNIP CLAIM," and "CARROT CLAIM." A "CENTRAL YUKON FIELD OFFICE" is also indicated.

• Labeled geographical areas with claim names (e.g., "KNOWL BENCH," "TURNIP CLAIM," "CARROT CLAIM," "ALMA GULCH," "WILDCAT," "VIRGINIA," "FRANKS," "ELIZABETH," "JOHNNY," "UNWANTED ASSOC," "CALAMITY ASSOC," "FORGET ME NOT," "STANA").
• Alphanumeric identifiers associated with each claim (e.g., AK106542611, AK106542610).
• Topographical contour lines.
• Indication of "Duocan Creek."
• A point labeled "Poorman."
• Coordinates are displayed in the lower right corner.

This document provides a visual representation of specific geographical areas or claims. Bidders may need to refer to this map to understand the spatial extent of the opportunity, identify specific locations relevant to the work, or assess any geographical constraints or requirements associated with the solicitation. It is crucial for understanding the physical scope of any potential contract related to these areas.