Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Center – 45SA11 Curation
ID: PAN25004598Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

NAICS

Museums (712110)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ARCHEOLOGICAL/PALEONTOLOGICAL (B503)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/95472fc848494aab89dfff4b01cf812f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation for the curation of archaeological collections at the Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Center. The contract will cover ongoing curatorial services for a base year with four additional option years, ensuring the proper management and care of collections excavated from Corps lands, in compliance with various federal cultural resource laws. The Yakama Museum is uniquely qualified for this role due to its cultural expertise and established practices in managing Native American artifacts, which are critical for preserving the cultural heritage of the Yakama Nation. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the contracting officer by 10:00 AM Pacific time on April 7, 2025, with all inquiries directed to David Cook at david.m.cook@usace.army.mil and Justin Figueredo at Justin.F.Figueredo@usace.army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
David Cook
david.m.cook@usace.army.mil
Justin Figueredo
Justin.F.Figueredo@usace.army.mil
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Attachment 1 - Questions and Answers 1-5.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document addresses the Request for Proposal (RFP) PAN25004598 related to curation and collections management for the Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Center. The primary focus is on collections management, excluding exhibition curation. A digital collections management system is already in place, negating the need for new purchases. The collection has been cataloged, numbered, and securely stored. The contractor is expected to be on-site for collection oversight, which is critical due to the cultural significance of the materials recovered from a Yakama village site. The Yakama Nation possesses unique qualifications in managing this collection, ensuring adherence to cultural standards. Additionally, Tribal staff will play an active role in the stewardship and management of the collection, including conducting annual inspections and delivering reports on collection conditions. This document highlights the importance of culturally informed management practices within federal and state/local RFPs concerning indigenous collections.
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