F--INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROJECT WICA/MORU
ID: 140PS124Q0042Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SERVICES MABO (43000)BOSTON, MA, 02129, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d05a99547d8d4dc69ee11d9f708346e7/view
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    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking qualified firms to assist in the Indigenous Knowledge Project focused on fire and resource management at Wind Cave National Park (WICA) and Mount Rushmore National Memorial (MORU) in South Dakota. The project aims to design and implement an Indigenous Knowledge-centered methodology that engages Tribal Cultural Specialists to conduct field surveys, identify culturally significant sites, and develop management strategies that respect the cultural heritage of the Tribal Nations historically associated with these areas. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the protection of culturally significant resources and ensuring that land management practices align with Indigenous perspectives, thereby fostering collaborative stewardship. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought notice by September 17, 2024, by submitting their capabilities to Mr. Cole Johnson at cole_johnson@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johnson, Cole
    (267) 321-0342
    cole_johnson@nps.gov
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    A04_Draft_PWS_1.docx
    The National Park Service is initiating a four-year project focused on implementing an Indigenous Knowledge (IK) centered approach for fire management and cultural resource protection in Black Hills Parks, specifically Wind Cave National Park (WICA) and Mount Rushmore National Memorial (MORU). The project aims to engage Tribal Cultural Specialists (TCSs) to conduct thorough cultural surveys, identifying and managing culturally significant sites linked to the Tribal Nations historically associated with these areas. Key components include staff training on Ethical Space principles, collaborative fieldwork with TCSs, the synthesis of findings into Traditional Cultural Property Reports, and the development of fire management strategies for 5,638 acres at WICA and 1,600 acres at MORU. The project emphasizes the protection of Tribal data sovereignty and proposes a transferable model for land management that respects Indigenous Knowledge. As deliverables, the contractor will produce reports and treatment plans to guide fire management actions while ensuring the preservation of cultural values. This initiative underscores the National Park Service's commitment to inclusive and responsible management of national resources, aiming to enhance relationships with Tribal Nations through shared knowledge and stewardship practices.
    A14_Sources_Sought_Response_Template_1.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Sources Sought notice for a project focused on integrating Indigenous Knowledge (IK) into fire and resource management at Black Hills parks in South Dakota. The initiative aims to collaborate with Tribal Nations to assess and protect culturally significant resources connected to their history and cosmology. The project involves conducting field surveys led by Tribal Cultural Specialists to identify these important sites and develop appropriate management strategies within existing Resource Stewardship and Fire Management Plans for Wind Cave National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The NPS emphasizes adherence to the Department of the Interior's guidelines on Indigenous Knowledge and proposes a co-stewardship process for managing these resources, while recognizing the distinct worldviews of Indigenous knowledge holders. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought notice by September 17, 2024, to indicate their capability to provide proposals for the project. This outreach is part of the NPS's market research and is not a formal solicitation.
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