DES NF, BFR RD Post Fire Heritage Survey BPA Call
ID: 1240BE25Q0019Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEDESCHUTES NATIONAL FORESTBEND, OR, 97701, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE (B525)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e65385dae7094d3f980695912e553838/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking a cultural resource contractor to conduct inventory and documentation for the Flat Top Fire Reforestation Project in the Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. The contractor will be responsible for surveying approximately 4,000 acres, with an additional 2,500 acres available as optional tasks, ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This project is crucial for documenting both pre-contact and historic archaeological resources in the aftermath of the Flat Top Fire, which burned a significant area in Fall 2024. Proposals are due by the specified deadline, and interested parties can contact Andrea Pollock at andrea.pollock@usda.gov or call 458-200-5265 for further information. The project completion date is set for November 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Annie Stanbro
    (458) 200-5265
    andrea.pollock@usda.gov
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    1240BE25Q0019.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for conducting archaeological surveys in the Deschutes National Forest post the Flat Top Fire. The scope includes a mandatory survey of 4,000 acres and an option for an additional 2,500 acres, requiring comprehensive cultural resource documentation and reporting per Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Proposals are invited from small businesses, with a focus on specific qualifications for personnel. The project emphasizes adherence to state guidelines and completion of a detailed report with eligibility recommendations for any identified cultural resources. Key deadlines include the submission of proposals by June 18, 2025, and the completion of fieldwork by September 30, 2025. This solicitation aims to ensure that cultural resources are adequately documented and preserved as part of the reforestation efforts in the wake of the wildfire, reflecting the USDA's commitment to environmental conservation and heritage preservation. The contract will be awarded based on submission adherence to requirements, including methodical data collection and reporting accuracy.
    Amd_0002.pdf
    The document is a modification notice for a government contract issued by the USDA Forest Service for cultural resource surveys in the Deschutes National Forest. This amendment addresses questions from potential contractors regarding the survey of approximately 6,500 acres, detailing the expected encounter with previously recorded cultural resources, and clarifying options for additional survey areas. Key points include the estimated density of sites, the conditions under which project timelines may be extended—such as access issues due to natural obstructions—and the requirement for all surveyed areas to adhere to specified transect distances. It emphasizes the necessity for contractors to acknowledge this amendment before the submission deadline and the legal implications of claims made following the signing of the modification. The document emphasizes transparency in communication with contractors and outlines the responsibilities regarding changes in survey parameters while maintaining government compliance across the project scope.
    Amd001_1240BE25Q0019.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service issued solicitation number 1240BE25Q0019 for cultural resource surveys following the Flat Top Fire in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon, which necessitated inventory and documentation in compliance with federal historic preservation laws. The contract requires the selected contractor to complete mandatory surveys over approximately 4,000 acres, with an additional 2,500 acres available as optional tasks. The project aims to prepare for potential reforestation while documenting both pre-contact and historic archaeological resources. Field methodology includes precise survey techniques, with transect spacing not exceeding 20 meters, and adherence to Oregon State Historic Preservation Office standards. Additionally, contractors are required to conduct pre-field research, host a pre-field meeting, and submit various documentation, including a cultural resource report detailing the survey findings and eligibility recommendations for identified resources. Fieldwork is scheduled to commence by June 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of November 30, 2025. The scope prioritizes compliance with federal regulations and includes guidelines for equipment management to mitigate noxious weed spread, reinforcing the project's emphasis on environmental stewardship and adherence to government standards. This RFP represents a strategic effort to align reforestation efforts with cultural resource preservation in the aftermath of a damaging wildfire.
    BPA Synopsis Notice.pdf
    The Deschutes National Forest is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Post Fire Heritage Survey, identified as BPA Call #1240BE25Q0019, with a response deadline of May 29, 2025. This notice serves to inform potential contractors that only those holding current Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) related to Heritage Resource Surveys and Studies may submit quotes. The intent of the contract is to procure a cultural resource contractor to conduct inventory, documentation, and produce a technical report that aligns with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the Flat Top Fire Reforestation Project. The work will take place in the Bend Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest, with an anticipated award date set for June 5, 2025. This initiative underscores the importance of compliance with federal historic preservation laws in the context of post-fire restoration efforts.
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