CULTURAL INVENTORY SHOSHONE BLM IDAHO

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Shoshone Field Office, Idaho, requires Class III Cultural Inventory and reporting for the Thorn Creek/Carey-Kimama Fuel Breaks project. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business under NAICS code 541620, with a size standard of $19M.

• Class III Cultural Inventory and reporting for the Thorn Creek/Carey-Kimama Fuel Breaks project.

• The overall quote must include a completed bid schedule and other items as described in FAR 52.212-2.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for firm, fixed-price quotes.

• The solicitation number is 140L2626Q0026.

• The document incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2026-01.

• Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, by 5pm Eastern.

• Quotes should be submitted via email to charles_dodson@ios.doi.gov.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Evaluation factors include: Technical Capability, Applicant Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price.

• The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, price and other factors considered.

• This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business.

• Attached documents provide acquisition specifics.

• Questions should be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) in a timely manner to allow for answers before the quote deadline.

• The full text of any referenced FAR clauses can be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far#.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for conducting a Class III cultural resources inventory and site recording on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land for the Thorn Creek and Carey-Kimama Fuel Breaks project. The primary goal is to identify, evaluate, and analyze potential effects to historic properties as part of a federal undertaking under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

• Inventory of approximately 2,886.76 acres identified as the Area of Potential Effects (APE), encompassing a 400-foot corridor along 67.32 miles of existing roads.

• Conduct a Class III intensive pedestrian survey across the entire APE.

• Record all archaeological sites to current standards, including those previously determined Eligible or Not Eligible for the NRHP, and make recommendations regarding their eligibility.

• Perform a records search and background research, including review of previous surveys and historic maps.

• Digitally record all sites and linear cultural resources using GPS, with site polygons and feature/artifact data.

• This is a non-collection inventory; diagnostic artifacts will be sketched or photographed and left in place.

• Prepare a formal report including site descriptions, eligibility assessments, and a summary of findings.

• Transect intervals not to exceed 30 meters, tightly controlled using GPS.

• All sites must be digitally recorded with GPS, including site polygon and feature/artifact data.

• Site records must be completed in the ICRIS system and reviewed/finalized prior to final report submittal.

• GIS data must meet Idaho BLM standards for accuracy and quality control.

• Draft deliverables due March 15, 2027; final deliverables due May 15, 2027.

• The project is located on the Snake River Plain of south-central Idaho, within the Shoshone Field Office.

• All tasks are expected to be completed by May 15, 2027.

• Fieldwork must be completed by October 15, 2026.

• Contractor must coordinate with the BLM outside of ICRIS for draft deliverables and comments.

• Contractor must notify the COR immediately upon discovery of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony.

• Paleontological remains encountered must be recorded and the COR notified.

• All BLM and State-specific Cultural Resources Use Permit (CRUP) stipulations must be followed.

• A non-disclosure agreement will be required for all contractor employees.

• Government-furnished materials will include GIS data, previous inventory records, and relevant dictionaries/schemas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity.

• Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational code and title.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare are detailed, including hourly rates and weekly/monthly equivalents.
• Executive Orders: Includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and minimum rates for 2025.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details requirements for paid vacation and holidays based on years of service.
• Footnotes: Provides specific clarifications and applicability notes for certain occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this document to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract non-compliance. The listed rates and benefits are the minimums that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific occupations relevant to the scope of work and ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these requirements.