R--Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) Training In
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
This is an Award Notice for Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) Instructor services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior. The original solicitation (140L0126Q0003) sought a Total Small Business Set-Aside contractor to support the BLM Oil and Gas Compliance Certification School (Course 3100-01). Offers for the solicitation were due on March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers providing technical support on BLM oil and gas measurement regulations, assisting in curriculum development and DOI Talent setup, and delivering classroom and hands-on field instruction. Instruction topics included drilling operations, plugging and abandonment, oil and gas measurement, production accountability, and inspection documentation. The services also involved supporting student assessments and proctoring examinations. Training modules were to be conducted at Government-designated facilities in Oklahoma City, OK; Fort Collins, CO; and Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Contract Details
The contract type is Firm-fixed price. The period of performance was anticipated to be 1 year from the contract date (estimated 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027). The estimated workload included approximately 15 hours per month for curriculum support and 1 week per module for instruction services. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million.
Eligibility & Personnel Requirements
This acquisition was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Contractor personnel were required to possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, a minimum of 20 years of experience, and expert-level federal regulatory expertise.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers for the original solicitation were due by March 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and were to be submitted via electronic mail. Evaluation was based on a best value source selection, considering Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, and Price.
Contact
For inquiries regarding the original solicitation, the primary contact was Andrew Alger (aalger@blm.gov, 303-236-9452).