A--Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Cultural Re

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140R2026Q0008 addresses vendor questions, incorporates a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS), and includes a new attachment.

• Attachment 1: Draft Inventory Report (available upon request from Sarah Rodrigues at srodrigues@usbr.gov).

• Questions and Answers: Included as part of this amendment.

• Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Revised and included.

• Period of Performance: The document indicates a period of performance from 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2027.

• The quote due date remains unchanged: December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding RFQ 140R2026Q0008, clarifying requirements and submission details.

• Draft Inventory Report: A draft inventory report is available upon request via email to the contracting officer. It is a working draft, not vetted or finalized, and is for quoting purposes only.
• Hard Copies: Hard copies of draft documents are not required; digital reviews are sufficient. Three hard copies of final reports are required.
• Task 2.4 Optional Task: The contractor will be responsible for creating and delivering mitigation measures, with specific measures to be determined in discussion with Reclamation.
• Payment Intervals: Payments will be monthly based on a firm-fixed-price order, requiring only an invoice and a monthly progress report.
• Pricing Schedule Abbreviations: 'MO' stands for month, and 'AU' stands for lump sum. For 'AU' lines, unit price and total price will be the same. For 'MO' lines, the unit column shows the monthly amount, and the total column is the monthly amount multiplied by the number of months.
• Tribal Support: No external Tribal support is required for Section 106 obligations; this is handled in-house.
• Records Search: The last records search was performed on September 27, 2023, by the Northeast Information Center.

Clarifications address the availability of draft documents, submission requirements for reports, the scope of optional tasks, payment terms, and pricing schedule interpretation, which may affect how bidders prepare their quotes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR part 13. The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, is seeking cultural resources support services for the Trinity River Fish Hatchery (TRFH) Infrastructure Modernization Project. This announcement constitutes the sole solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

The contractor shall provide cultural resources support services, including:

• Mandatory Task 1: National Register Inventory and Evaluation Study. This includes site visits, inventory assessments, documentation of built environment resources, National Register eligibility evaluation, and a Finding of Effects analysis. The contractor will prepare draft and final reports, including geospatial data.

• Mandatory Task 2: Management Meetings. Regular web-based meetings with Reclamation staff to provide updates and coordinate on project tasks.

• Optional Task 3: NHPA Memorandum of Agreement Preparation Support (if an Adverse Effects determination is made).

• Optional Task 4: Deliverables in Support of the Treatment Plan (if an Adverse Effects determination is made).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months, from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the Size Standard is $19 Million.

• Offer Due Date: December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Offer Submission: By email to srodrigues@usbr.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made based on a comparative evaluation of Technical approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• Quote Validity: 60 days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is set-aside 100 percent for Small Business concerns only. Large businesses may not submit a quote.

• Offerors must submit technical documentation, completed Pages 4-6 of the solicitation, and completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 (Offeror's Representations and Certifications).

• The work site is Trinity River Fish Hatchery, 1000 Hatchery Road, Lewiston, CA 96052.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Cultural Resources Support Services for the Trinity River Fish Hatchery (TRFH) Infrastructure Modernization Project. The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is seeking these services.

The contractor shall provide all necessary tools, materials, equipment, labor, travel, transportation, facilities, and per diem to provide cultural resource services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key tasks include:

• Mandatory Task 1: National Register Inventory and Evaluation Study, including site visits, inventory assessments, and National Register eligibility evaluation.

• Mandatory Task 2: Management Meetings (web-based) with Reclamation staff.

• Optional Task 3: NHPA Memorandum of Agreement Preparation Support.

• Optional Task 4: Deliverables in Support of the Treatment Plan (e.g., HAER-level documentation, interpretive panels).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS Size Standard is $19 Million.

• Offer Due Date: December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: By email to srodrigues@usbr.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Quote Validity: 60 days from the offer due date.

This acquisition is set-aside 100 percent for Small Business concerns only. Large businesses may not submit a quote.

• All questions should be directed to Sarah Rodrigues at srodrigues@usbr.gov.
• Offerors must submit technical documentation, completed pages 4-6 of the solicitation, and FAR Clause 52.212-3 (Offeror's Representations and Certifications).
• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services).