Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for Archeological Survey for the Coweeta Gap, Coweeta Lab, Craig Moutain, and Round Mountain Projects.
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Archeological Survey services for the Coweeta Gap, Coweeta Lab, Craig Mountain, and Round Mountain Projects. This notice is an intent to award, not a solicitation, and is restricted to firms already approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA.
Scope of Work
This BPA Call Order, requisition number 1166385, is for Archeological/Paleontological Studies (B503). The work will support projects located in Franklin, NC (28734). The LMIR BPA (12363N23Q4023) is a National BPA covering a wide range of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, and NEPA, available for all federal agencies and utilized across Forests and Grasslands.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Restriction: Restricted to approved companies eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA for USFS.
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a request for proposals. Firms interested in joining the LMIR BPA can submit a proposal at any time while the BPA is active. To inquire about joining, contact the LMIR BPA Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov. Original documents for the LMIR BPA can be found on SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/8f26188b0e7445b3b4f9bb71484448f4/view. All questions regarding this specific intent to award should be directed to Winston Buchanan at winston.buchanan@usda.gov.