Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District - Darlene Cultural Heritage Surveys
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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 Deschutes National Forest (DNF), Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, is seeking a cultural resource contractor to perform pedestrian inventory and cultural resource documentation for the Darlene 3 and Tepee Fire Site Prep and Reforestation projects. This effort ensures compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive pedestrian inventory and cultural resource documentation. Key aspects include:
- Survey approximately 672 acres (mandatory), with an optional additional 446 acres.
- Survey transects must be spaced at 20 meters or less.
- No sub-surface testing or artifact collection is permitted.
- Documentation must adhere to Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards.
- Deliverables include draft resource forms, GIS data, photographs, and field notes.
- Key personnel required are a Principal Investigator and a Field Crew Leader, both requiring specific professional qualifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (one award anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Delivery Date: September 30, 2026.
- Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, by 4:30 PM PST.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov, with the solicitation number (1240BE26Q0038) in the subject line. Evaluation will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering:
- Technical Approach: Fieldwork Plan and Key Personnel qualifications.
- Relevant Past Performance: Quality of Work, Business Relations, and Timeliness.
- Price. Offerors must submit a narrative detailing their Technical Approach and relevant past performance information.
Additional Notes
Supporting documentation, including the Statement of Work, Forms, Maps, and Wage Determinations, are attached to the solicitation. The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference. The Government Point of Contact is Andrea (Annie) Pollock, Contracting Officer.