BOEM Commercial Leasing for OCS Minerals Offshore Virginia RFI 2026 - Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100
Accomack CountyCounty · Accomac, VA- Due
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Geoffrey Wikel
- (703) 787-1283
The 30-second brief
BOEM is requesting information and indications of interest for the commercial leasing of hard minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore Virginia. Responses are due by July 23, 2026, to inform potential future lease sales.
Indications of interest, Comments on environmental impacts, Multiple use conflicts, Socioeconomic information
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Summary
BOEM is requesting information and indications of interest for the commercial leasing of hard minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore Virginia. Responses are due by July 23, 2026, to inform potential future lease sales.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Indications of interest
- Comments on environmental impacts
- Multiple use conflicts
- Socioeconomic information
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Esri shapefile
- KML
- GeoJSON
- GeoPackage
- Submit to
- Sterling, Virginia
- Scope location
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Reported agency
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Accomack County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Sterling, Virginia. For questions, contact Geoffrey Wikel.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Accomack County in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Geoffrey Wikel at (703) 787-1283. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Indications of interest, Comments on environmental impacts, Multiple use conflicts, Socioeconomic information. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Accomack County?
All active and historical solicitations from Accomack County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Accomack County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Esri shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, GeoPackage. Review the full document from Accomack County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Commonwealth of Virginia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.