Snow Surveys with Depart of Water Resources
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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's Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting quotes for Snow Surveys and Water Forecasting Services. This requirement supports the operation of critical reservoirs within the Central Valley Project, including Shasta Lake, Folsom Lake, New Melones Lake, and Millerton Lake. This is an Unrestricted Firm Fixed Price Service Contract with quotes due by Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Gathering and correlating information and data pertinent to annual forecasts of seasonal water supply.
- Performing snow surveys within specified watersheds.
- Collecting snow depth and snow water content data.
- Inputting collected data into hydrologic runoff models for snowmelt runoff volume and timing estimates.
- Coordinating with Federal and other agencies involved in water resource management.
- Uploading collected data to the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) California Data Exchange Center (CDEC).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Service Contract
- Period of Performance: 5 years, consisting of one base year and four option years.
- Base Year: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
- Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
- Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029
- Option Year 3: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030
- Option Year 4: July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031
- Option to Extend Services: The contract may be extended for up to 6 additional months.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (no set-aside for small business).
- NAICS Code: 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services), Size Standard: $28.5 million.
- Product/Service Code: B529 (Scientific Data Studies).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: No later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to sherry_heibeck@ios.doi.gov.
- Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Price (Firm Fixed Price) and other factors.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitations will be issued. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is dated January 20, 2026. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Bureau of Reclamation has supported the California Snow Surveys Cooperative Program (CSSCP) for over 30 years and has a direct need for this information.