Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District - Darlene Cultural Heritage Surveys

SOL #: 1240BE26Q0038Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST

BEND, OR, 97701, United States

Place of Performance

Bend, OR

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

Natural Resource Studies (B525)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0142cd201a6840468574036512dfcc7a/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 11:30 PM

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 Deschutes National Forest (DNF), Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, is seeking a cultural resource contractor to perform Darlene Cultural Heritage Surveys. This effort involves pedestrian inventory and cultural resource documentation for the Darlene 3 and Tepee Fire Site Prep and Reforestation projects, ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Scope of Work

Conduct pedestrian inventory and cultural resource documentation.
Mandatory survey area: approximately 672 acres.
Optional additional survey area: up to 446 acres.
Survey transects must be spaced at intervals of 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: Principal Investigator and Field Crew Leader, both with specific professional qualifications.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
Award: One award will be made.
Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Delivery Date: September 30, 2026.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a $19.0 million small business size standard.
Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.
Published: March 6, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov. The solicitation number (1240BE26Q0038) must be included in the subject line.
Evaluation Basis: Best Value to the Government.
Evaluation Factors:
1. Technical Approach (Fieldwork Plan, Key Personnel)
2. Relevant Past Performance (Quality of Work, Business Relations, Timeliness)
3. Price
Required Submissions: Offerors must provide a narrative explaining their Technical Approach and include relevant past performance information.

Additional Notes

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Supporting documentation, including the Statement of Work, Forms, Maps, and Wage Determinations, are attached to the original solicitation.
Government Point of Contact: Andrea Pollock, andrea.pollock@usda.gov, 458-200-5265.