BPA Call Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition 1169552
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 synopsis/solicitation notice regarding its intent to award a BPA Call Order for Archaeological/cultural heritage services for the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. This notice serves to comply with AGAR 412.201-1 (e)(3)(ii) Simplified Procedures and explicitly states it is not a solicitation for new proposals.
Scope of Work
The specific requirement is for Phase I Cultural Resources Survey and related services for the Mena Ranger District, AR. These services fall under the existing Land Management Integrated Resource (LMIR) program.
Contract Details
- Type: BPA Call Order (Synopsis of Intent to Award)
- Agency: USDA Forest Service
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: B503 (Archeological/Paleontological Studies)
- Place of Performance: Ouachita National Forest, Mena Ranger District, Arkansas (71953)
- Eligibility: This procurement is restricted to approved companies holding existing BPA contracts under the LMIR program, specifically those listed in the original notice.
- Published Date: June 2, 2026
Response Information
This notification does not constitute a request for proposals or the submission of any information in response. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding any submissions made in response to this notice, as it is solely an intent to award to pre-qualified BPA holders.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Molly Sikkink
- Email: molly.sikkink@usda.gov
- Phone: (612)474-4360