MCFO FUELS CULTURAL
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Miles City Field Office is soliciting quotes for a Class III Cultural Resource Inventory for FY2026 fuels reduction and prescribed fire projects in Eastern Montana-Dakotas District (EMDD). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires inventory services across approximately 14,913 acres in 11 specific areas within various Montana counties. Quotes are due Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform a Class III cultural resources inventory and prepare a comprehensive report. The inventory covers 11 project areas: Mill Iron, Bradshaw, Upper Ten Mile, Buffalo Creek, Coal Bank, White Bird, Fiddler Ridge, Prairie Creek, Castle Rock, HorseThief 2026, and 2026 Acton-RX, generally located in Carter, Custer, Musselshell, Prairie, Powder River, Rosebud, Stillwater, and Yellowstone Counties, Montana. All work must adhere to Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), BLM Manual 8110, and the BLM Montana/Dakotas Cultural Resources Handbook H-8110-1. Deliverables include draft and final inventory reports, associated forms, maps, photographs, and GIS data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Fieldwork Completion Deadline: September 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million
- Product Service Code: R408 – Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MST
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to audrey_whetham@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation factors include Past Performance/Experience, Schedule, and Technical Capabilities (including Personnel Qualifications). Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quote.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140L3726Q0071); a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation documents incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. The complete Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determinations, and Clauses/Provisions are available in Attachment 140L3726Q0071 – RFQ PACKAGE.