BUDGET - LEGISLATIVE TRACKING SERVICES
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.BSEE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Wed, 11 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting bids for budget and legislative tracking services. NAICS code 519290 covers "Other Information Services," which includes activities like database and information retrieval services, news syndicates, and specialized information services—fitting for work that involves monitoring, compiling, and reporting on federal budget developments and legislative activity relevant to BSEE's mission.
Legislative tracking services typically involve monitoring Congressional bills, amendments, committee actions, and related rulemakings; analyzing how proposed legislation could affect an agency's programs, budget, and regulatory authority; and producing timely reports and alerts for agency leadership. Budget tracking services similarly involve monitoring appropriations bills, committee markups, continuing resolutions, and reconciliation measures that impact funding levels.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, BSEE Contracting Activity |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140EE127Q0001 |
| NAICS | 519290 (Other Information Services) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror—regardless of business size—can submit a bid, including small businesses, large businesses, and contractors outside the 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs. Small businesses registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 519290 should verify their size standard eligibility for this code to determine if they qualify as a small business for future subcontracting reporting or other purposes, though that status does not affect bidding eligibility here.
Given the specialized nature of legislative and budget tracking, bidders typically need demonstrated experience with federal legislative processes, appropriations cycles, and the ability to deliver rapid-turnaround analysis. Past performance on similar contracts for executive branch agencies or Congressional offices would strengthen a proposal.
How to put together a competitive bid
For this type of information services work, focus your proposal on:
Staff qualifications: Highlight analysts with direct experience on Capitol Hill, in federal budget offices, or with prior legislative tracking contracts. Degrees in public policy, political science, or law, combined with relevant security clearances if required, add value.
Technical approach: Describe your methodology for monitoring legislation and budget actions across multiple Congressional committees, floor proceedings, and agency markups. Explain how you prioritize, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to busy decision-makers—speed and accuracy are critical differentiators.
Past performance: Include contracts of similar size and scope for federal agencies, demonstrating your ability to deliver unclassified but sensitive information products on tight deadlines.
Price competitiveness: As a best-value or LPTA procurement (see the solicitation for the specific evaluation basis), ensure your price reflects realistic labor categories—likely mixing senior analysts, research specialists, and editors—without underbidding to unsustainable levels.
References: Provide three or more relevant references from federal clients who can speak to your timeliness, analytical quality, and responsiveness.
Next steps
Download and read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140EE127Q0001. The solicitation will contain the detailed statement of work, evaluation criteria, contract type and duration, deliverable schedules, and any required security clearances or certifications. Note the firm response deadline of November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered. Submit questions through the designated SAM.gov interface if clarification is needed, allowing adequate time for agency response before finalizing your proposal.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →