Central Regional Archaeological Curation Services Contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District, on behalf of the North Atlantic Division (NAD), has issued a Sources Sought for Central Regional Archaeological Curation Services. This market research seeks a 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 79 compliant facility to curate archaeological collections from the NAD central region (Baltimore and Philadelphia Districts) for up to five years. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected facility will be responsible for housing and providing comprehensive collections management services, including access to archaeological materials and associated records. The current collection size is estimated at 190-200 cubic/linear feet, primarily originating from Pennsylvania, with minimal annual growth (5-10 cubic/linear feet). Additional tasks may encompass intake, stabilization, cataloging, inventories, rehabilitation, and other service-related collections management tasks for archaeological collections.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Duration: Up to five years (for the future contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due Date: March 20, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
This Sources Sought is for market research purposes to identify qualified and compliant facilities. Responses will inform the USACE, St. Louis District, in its decision to issue a future contract for these services.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Interested parties should contact Jessica Nies at jessica.l.nies@usace.army.mil or 314-331-8482 for further information.