NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ACTION to Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (RA38NM1EBH58) for Archaeological Mitigation Services
Overview
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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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Division, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians for Archaeological Mitigation Services. This notice is for market research purposes, allowing other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to provide comparable services. Expressions of Interest are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Archaeological Mitigation Services. The associated Product Service Code (PSC) is B503 (Archeological/Paleontological Studies) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541620 with a $19.0 million size standard. The place of performance is in Oregon (postal code 97484).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
- Set-Aside: None (sole source action)
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for proposals or quotations. The government will consider "Expression of Interest" documentation, including detailed data on capabilities, pricing, and technical information, to determine if a comparable source is available. Information received will be used solely to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this proposed contract.
Additional Notes
No solicitation document exists, and no telephone or email inquiries regarding a solicitation will be accepted. No contract award will be made based on proposals or quotations received in response to this notice. Responses must be emailed to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov.