Z--EROS O&M Services 6-Month Extension
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, has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Award a 6-month bridge contract for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services at the Earth Resources and Observation Science (EROS) Center to DCT, Inc. This action is taken due to an "unusual and compelling urgency" to prevent a service gap. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirement must respond by March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
This notice (140G0126R0007) outlines the government's plan to award a sole-source bridge contract to the incumbent, DCT, Inc., for critical O&M services. The primary purpose is to ensure continuity of operations when the current contract expires on March 31, 2026, and to provide sufficient time for the USGS to conduct a full and open competition for a subsequent 5-year contract. The government cites an extremely limited timeframe and the specialized skills required for site logistics as reasons precluding full competition for this bridge period, emphasizing that a lapse in services would seriously injure the mission.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Intent to Award
- Services: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services for Miscellaneous Buildings (PSC Z1JZ)
- Period of Performance (Bridge): April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (6 months)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This set-aside applies to the overall requirement, though the bridge contract is sole-source.
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Action for Vendors
Vendors who believe they are capable of meeting the requirements for these O&M services and wish to be considered must contact the Contract Specialist, Tricia Rampersad, via email at trampersad@usgs.gov by the specified deadline. This is an opportunity to provide input for future planning.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tricia Rampersad
- Email: trampersad@usgs.gov
- Phone: 703-648-7382