Cultural Resource Survey-Cherokee National Forest
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 (USFS) intends to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Cultural Resource Survey services within the Cherokee National Forest, South Zone, Polk County, and Monroe County, Tennessee. This notice is a synopsis for a BPA Call Order exceeding $20,000, restricted to companies already approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Cultural Resource Survey services for the 2026-2027 period. This work falls under the broader scope of the LMIR BPA, which covers Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, and Communications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: BPA Call Order (against LMIR BPA 12363N23Q4023)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (as the LMIR BPA is a Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- Call Order Response Due (anticipated): June 22, 2026
- Published: June 5, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Special Notice and not a solicitation for new proposals. It serves to comply with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) SUBPART 412.201-1 for calls above $20,000. The procurement is restricted to the 53 businesses currently eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA. The Call Order RFQ shall be emailed directly to these companies.
Companies not currently on the LMIR BPA can join by searching for solicitation number "12363N23Q4023" on SAM.gov and contacting the POC listed there, as the BPA has a continuous solicitation. Point of Contact for this notice: Nestor Rivera Gonzalez (nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov). For LMIR BPA inquiries: sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov.