Traditional Cultural Knowledge Assistance
ID: W912EF25RSN05Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER (B599)

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https://sam.gov/opp/97d0616e3f63448787527c8a3207458d/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking to procure Traditional Cultural Knowledge Assistance Services through a Sole Source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Solicitation. The primary objective of this procurement is to support the Corps in managing Historic Properties of Religious and Cultural Significance to Indian Tribes (HPRCSITs), particularly those associated with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. This initiative emphasizes the importance of engaging with the affected community to identify and evaluate HPRCSITs, ensuring that traditional knowledge is integrated into preservation planning. Interested parties with the necessary qualifications must submit their organization details and capabilities to Ruth A. Johnson at ruth.a.johnson@usace.army.mil by 4:00 PM on December 27, 2024, as part of the market research for this opportunity.

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    Ruth A. Johnson
    (509) 527-7222
    ruth.a.johnson@usace.army.mil
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