Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Cultural Re
ID: 140R2026Q0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONMP-REGIONAL OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT R&D SERVICES; CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT; BASIC RESEARCH (AH21)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/717fccc30eea4020b9d2111eb8d0cf98/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide cultural resources support services for the modernization of the Trinity River Fish Hatchery (TRFH) in Northern California. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through tasks such as cultural resources inventory, evaluation, and reporting, with a focus on updating built environment resource inventories and conducting finding of effects analyses. This project is critical for preserving cultural heritage while modernizing infrastructure, and the contract is set as a Firm-Fixed Price for a period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Quotes are due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and interested parties should contact Sarah Rodrigues at srodrigues@usbr.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rodrigues, Sarah
    (916) 978-5445
    (916) 978-5175
    srodrigues@usbr.gov
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    C06__Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_Amendment_0001_0001.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, Sacramento, California, has issued Solicitation 140R2026Q0008, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cultural resources support services. This 100% small business set-aside aims to modernize the Trinity River Fish Hatchery (TRFH) and involves cultural resources inventory, evaluation, and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Key tasks include updating built environment resource inventories, conducting National Register evaluations, performing finding of effects analyses, and preparing reports. Optional tasks include support for NHPA Memorandum of Agreement preparation and treatment plan deliverables. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) for a 12-month period, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Quotes are due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. Contractors must have expertise in federal cultural resource laws and regulations, particularly Section 106 of the NHPA, and Northern California architectural history. Deliverables include monthly progress reports, draft and final reports, and digital geospatial data. Security requirements emphasize safeguarding
    C06__Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf
    The RFQ: 140R2026Q0008 Questions and Answers document clarifies several aspects of a government request for quotation. Key points include the availability of a draft inventory report for quoting purposes, with instructions to email the contracting officer for access. Hard copies of draft documents are not required, but three hard copies of final reports are. For Task 2.4, the contractor will be responsible for creating and delivering mitigation measures, to be determined in discussion with Reclamation. Payment intervals can be monthly based on invoices and progress reports, as this is a firm fixed price order. The abbreviations MO and AU in the Quote/Pricing Schedule stand for 'month' and 'lump sum,' respectively, with AU used in place of LS by the contract writing system. Tribal support for Section 106 obligations is handled in-house. The last records search for the project was performed on September 27, 2023.
    Sol_140R2026Q0008_Amd_0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 for solicitation 140R2026Q0008, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, addresses questions, incorporates a revised performance work statement, and includes an "Attachment 1 - Draft Inventory Report." This amendment ensures clarity and provides additional documentation for the solicitation. The quote due date remains December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and the period of performance is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Sol_140R2026Q0008.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, has issued Solicitation No. 140R2026Q0008, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cultural Resources Support Services for the Trinity River Fish Hatchery Infrastructure Modernization Project. This 100% small business set-aside acquisition seeks a contractor with expertise in cultural resource management, particularly in irrigation, agricultural, and governmental buildings. The project involves a National Register Inventory and Evaluation Study, including updating built environment resources and conducting a finding of effects analysis, along with mandatory management meetings. Optional tasks include support for NHPA Memorandum of Agreement preparation and treatment plan deliverables. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price for a 12-month period, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Quotes are due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time and must be submitted via email to Sarah Rodrigues (srodrigues@usbr.gov).
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