Opportunity
SAM #140D0426Q0290
Economic Analysis Services for Indian Water Rights Settlement (Agua Caliente)
Buyer
Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 03, 2026
Identifier
140D0426Q0290
NAICS
541620
This opportunity involves the Department of the Interior seeking expert economic analysis services to support Indian water rights settlement negotiations, specifically for the Agua Caliente Indian water rights case. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - Secretary's Indian Water Rights Office - Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate (IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE) - Contracting office located at 381 Elden Street, Suite 2000A, Herndon, VA 20170 - Services Requested: - Economic analysis services for water rights settlements - Value of water studies - Economic damage claims analysis - Analysis of water use and marketing constraints - Evaluation of surface and groundwater sources - Alternative water use studies - Income capitalization analysis - Policy issue identification - Preparation of draft and final reports (MS Word and Excel) - Participation in teleconference meetings - Scope and Requirements: - Services are specific to Indian water rights, with a focus on the Agua Caliente Indian water rights settlement - Contractor must have expertise in Indian water rights economics and valuation - No travel required; all work performed at contractor's place of business - Deliverables include draft reviews, analyses, and a final report - Set-Aside and Classification: - Set aside for small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses - NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) - Product/Service Code: B510 (Special Studies/Analysis – Environmental Assessments) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - 60 days from award date (or approximately two months, as specified in attachments) - Locations: - Contracting office: 381 Elden Street, Suite 2000A, Herndon, VA 20170 - Services performed at contractor's place of business
Description
Water right settlement economic analysis