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.

SOL #: 12444726Q0012Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8
Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

Franklin, NC

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Archeological/Paleontological Studies (B503)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 14, 2026, 5:00 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 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.

People

Points of Contact

Winston BuchananPRIMARY

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