Archaeological Survey Services, Ouachita National Forest, Choctaw Ranger District
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
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), has issued a Special Notice (published May 29, 2026) indicating its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Archaeological Survey Services within the Ouachita National Forest, Choctaw Ranger District in Broken Bow, OK. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Opportunity Details
This notice serves to comply with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) for BPA call orders exceeding $20,000. The work involves providing archaeological survey services. The specific ranger district for the work has been amended from Kiamichi to Choctaw.
Contract & Eligibility
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order (not a solicitation)
- Contract Vehicle: Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) (Solicitation 12363N23Q4023)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Eligibility: Restricted to the 31 approved companies currently eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA.
- Solicitation Method: The Call Order RFQ will be issued via email directly to the eligible companies listed on the LMIR BPA.
- Place of Performance: Ouachita National Forest, Choctaw Ranger District, Broken Bow, OK.
- Product/Service Code: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services
Action for Interested Parties
This notice itself does not constitute a request for proposals or submissions. Companies not currently on the LMIR BPA but interested in future opportunities under this vehicle may join the BPA. The LMIR BPA is continuously solicited on SAM.gov (search for "12363N23Q4023"). Interested parties can reach out to the LMIR BPA Point of Contact at sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov to inquire about joining the BPA. The LMIR BPA is open for new contractors to join until June 14, 2026.
Contacts
- Primary Contact (for this notice): Christopher Hamilton (christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov, 4792093841)
- LMIR BPA Contact: sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov