ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

BLM BREWERY CREEK/WARD GULCH CULTURAL SURVEY

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE 140L3726Q0056
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Bureau of Land Management, within the Department of the Interior, is seeking a small-business-set-aside firm-fixed-price purchase order for a Class III cultural inventory tied to the Brewery Creek/Ward Gulch project in Saguache County, Colorado. The work covers an intensive survey of 699 acres to support fuels reduction, timber salvage, and habitat enhancement, including a file search and literature review, pedestrian inventory, resource recording, evaluation for National Register eligibility, and draft and final reports with GIS data. The effort must follow BLM and Colorado SHPO guidance, use the specified digital data standards, and is expected to run from July 1, 2026, through August 1, 2027; evaluation is based on technical capability, relevant experience, and price without formal scoring. Quotes are due June 3, 2026, questions are due May 27, 2026, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a UEI and CAGE code.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541620
Environmental Consulting Services
PSC Code
F014
NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

Solicitation Documents

16 Files
Sol_140L3726Q0056.pdf
PDF9469 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting quotes for an intensive Class III cultural inventory of 699 acres in Saguache County, Colorado, for fuels reduction, timber salvage, and habitat enhancement. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) 140L3726Q0056 is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 541620 ($19.0 million size standard) for Environmental Consulting Services, and a Product Service Code of F014 for Tree Thinning Services. The project requires a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Key tasks include a file search, literature review, Class III inventory (pedestrian surveys no more than 20 meters apart), and detailed recording and evaluation of cultural resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. Deliverables include draft and final inventory reports, GIS data, and attachments, following BLM and Colorado SHPO guidelines. Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, and questions by May 27, 2026. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to August 1, 2027.
B08_Attachment_7_2026_BLM_CO_Guidelines_and_Procedures.pdf
PDF4245 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office, has issued "Guidelines and Procedures for Inventory, Evaluation, and Treatment of Cultural Resource Sites." This document provides standards for BLM specialists, archaeological permittees, other Federal agencies, and commercial developers involved in cultural resource management. It outlines permit procedures for archaeological investigations, including permit types (Survey and Recordation, Limited Testing/Collection, Excavation/Removal, or a combination), application requirements, qualifications for personnel, and curatorial facility standards. The guidelines detail inventory objectives and classes (Class I, II, and III), emphasizing Class III for most projects, and specify minimal survey areas for various land uses like rights-of-way, coal, oil and gas, and geophysical operations. It also covers methods for recording and evaluating cultural resources, reporting findings, and addressing adverse effects, including treatment options like avoidance, minimization, and mitigation. The document stresses compliance with legal requirements, appropriate consultations, and the BLM's ultimate responsibility for cultural resource protection.
B08_Attachment_9_Clauses_and_Provisions_Revised.pdf
PDF242 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This government file outlines contract clauses and solicitation provisions for federal contracts, incorporating both by reference and in full text. Key clauses cover general terms like inspection, acceptance, assignment, changes, disputes, excusable delays, invoicing, payment, risk of loss, taxes, termination (for convenience or cause), title, warranty, limitation of liability, and compliance with laws unique to government contracts. It also details specific requirements for electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and the roles and limitations of the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Solicitation provisions include instructions for offerors on submission, acceptance periods, late submissions, and contract award. The evaluation process for commercial products and services emphasizes a comparative approach based on technical capability, relevant experience, and price, with no formal scoring. Overall, the document aims to ensure clear contractual obligations, proper payment procedures, and a fair evaluation process for commercial offerings.
B08_Attachment_6_Digital_Specs_Guide_Rev2026_Final.pdf
PDF1927 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado Cultural Resources Digital Data Specifications Guide outlines requirements for submitting cultural resource data to the BLM. This guide, revised January 2026, focuses on GPS and GIS data collection, coordinate systems, geometry types, and attribute standards. All data must meet a ±5 meter horizontal accuracy, be submitted in ESRI shapefile or file geodatabase formats, and use NAD 1983 UTM coordinates. Site and survey boundaries must be polygons, and attribute tables must conform to both OAHP and BLM templates. The guide also details procedures for obtaining site and survey numbers through the online OAHP submission form and outlines documentation standards for reports, site forms, maps, and photographs. File naming conventions and digital delivery methods, emphasizing secure platforms and OCR-processed PDFs, are also specified. This comprehensive guide ensures consistency and accuracy in cultural resource data management for federal, state, and local projects.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.sbn
SBN0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.sbx
SBX0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.shp
SHP1 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
No AI summary available for this file.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.shx
SHX0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.cpg
CPG0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.dbf
DBF0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
Brewery_Ward_Cultural Units_Merge.prj
PRJ0 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Travel, Transportation, and Logistics, has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on a proposed new procurement solution for federal agencies' travel and expense management needs. This RFI seeks input from industry, government, and other stakeholders regarding an integrated platform that would cover official travel, personal travel, and optional travel-related services. The goal is to identify innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user experience of federal travel programs. The RFI outlines the scope of services, including booking, expense reporting, financial management, and data analytics, and invites respondents to propose various approaches, from Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to custom solutions. The information gathered will inform the development of a future solicitation, ensuring that the government can leverage best-in-class solutions for its evolving travel management requirements.
B08_Attachment_4_Ward_Gulch_Cultural_Map.pdf
PDF2431 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The provided document is a map from the Bureau of Land Management, San Luis Valley Field Office in Monte Vista, Colorado, dated April 7, 2026. It depicts an area including "Jacks Creek" and "Vulcan Creek," along with "Local Roads (CDOT)" and two specific areas: "Ward Gulch Cultural 1" and "Ward Gulch Treatment," which covers 484 acres. The map includes geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and contact information for the Bureau of Land Management. A disclaimer states that no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the map or its data for individual or aggregate use.
B08_Attachment_3_Brewery_Ward_Cultural_Units_Map.pdf
PDF1878 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a map from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) San Luis Valley Field Office in Monte Vista, Colorado, providing geographical and cultural survey unit information. The map outlines Brewery Ward Cultural Survey Units, totaling 699 acres, with Brewery encompassing 215 acres and Ward 484 acres. Key features include the Brewery Creek Guard Station, Brewery Creek Cultural 1, and Ward Gulch Cultural 1. The map specifies BLM Colorado Surface Management Agency areas. It includes a disclaimer regarding the accuracy and completeness of the data for individual or aggregate use. The map was last updated on April 6, 2026, and provides contact information for the BLM office.
B08_Attachment_2_Brewery_Creek_Map_with_Units.pdf
PDF2458 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), San Luis Valley Field Office, has created a map detailing the "Brewery Creek Treatment" and "Timber Sanitation" project areas. This map outlines a total planning area of 215 acres, with a treatment area of 176 acres, located near Brewery Creek, Slaughterhouse Creek, and County Road 46PP. The map includes geographical coordinates, major roads (US-17, US-114, US-285), and land ownership (BLM, Private, USFS) and forest types (Aspen, Lodgepole pine, Mixed conifer). A guard station is also noted. The document, dated March 12, 2026, includes a disclaimer stating no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the map or data for individual or aggregate use.
B08_Attachment_1_Brewery_Ward_Cultural_SOW_BTW.pdf
PDF186 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rocky Mountain District is seeking a contractor for a Class III cultural inventory of 699 acres in Saguache County, Colorado. This project, located in the Brewery Creek and Ward Gulch areas, aims to identify, record, and evaluate cultural resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. The contract involves five tasks: a file search and literature review, an intensive Class III inventory with 20-meter transects, detailed recording and evaluation of identified historic/archeological resources, and the submission of draft and final inventory reports with GIS data. Key deliverables include a literature review prior to fieldwork, and final reports submitted within 30 days of receiving BLM comments. The project is crucial for resource management and fulfilling Section 106 obligations of the National Historic Preservation Act, with a performance period from July 2026 to August 2027.
B03_Attachment_8_Wage_Determination_2015-5433_rev_32.pdf
PDF345 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This government file, likely an RFP or grant document, outlines various sections related to a project or program, categorized by alphanumeric codes. The document appears to be a table of contents or an index, detailing different aspects such as administration, planning, financial considerations, and operational procedures. Key sections include requirements for personnel, project management, technical specifications, and compliance. The file also references specific appendices or attachments, suggesting a comprehensive set of guidelines. The repetitive structure with varying sub-sections indicates a detailed framework for a government initiative, emphasizing clarity and organization across numerous components.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 20, 2027

Agency Information

Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Office
NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
Rosales, Daniel

Official Sources