The DFC needs a small business to consult on a potash mining project in Argentina.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? - Conduct a thorough, independent analysis of a preliminary feasibility study (PFS) on a greenfield potash mining project in Argentina. - Identify any material weaknesses, unrealistic assumptions, gaps in data, methodological flaws, or overly optimistic conclusions in the PFS. - Determine whether the PFS presents a robust evaluation framework for mineral reserve estimation, what additional work is required, or whether it should be materially revised. - Validate wellfield capital and operating cost input to extract minerals (i.e., what's the total operating expense to extract minerals from the ground on a per ton basis). - Review and validate pilot plant design. - Identify key issues, infrastructure needed and availability, design flaws (if any). - Review and interpret results of 3D Seismic, providing an objective opinion on the result.
What's the contract structure and timeline? - The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract. - The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
How will they pick the winner? - The evaluation will be based on the contractor's expertise in potash mining projects, particularly in South America or Argentina.
When and how do you bid? - The bid deadline is 2026-06-05T14:00:00.000Z. - Bids must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has experience in potash mining projects, preferably in South America or Argentina.
- Has 10+ years of consultancy work in the broader mining or fertilizer sectors.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached solicitation for more detailed information, to include applicable clauses, provisions, and evaluation criteria.
- Contact the contracting officer to ask questions necessary to complete the assessment.