BPA Call Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition 1168266
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), has issued a Special Notice (Synopsis Requisition 1168266) regarding its intent to award a BPA Call Order for Phase I Cultural Resources Survey and Related Activities. This notice serves to comply with USDA policy (AGAR 412.201-1 (e)(3)(ii) Simplified Procedures) and does not constitute a request for new proposals or submissions.
Scope of Work
The BPA Call Order will cover Phase I Cultural Resources Survey and Related Activities on 900 acres within the Ouachita National Forest, Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger Districts. The place of performance is Waldron, AR 72958. These services fall under Archeological/Paleontological Studies (PSC B503).
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Award a BPA Call Order (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Mechanism: BPA Call Order against existing Archaeological/cultural heritage services for multiple forests BPA series (12444222A0011-12444222A0016, 12444222A0018-12444222A0023, and 12444222A0026).
- Eligibility: Restricted to the thirteen incumbent companies currently approved for call orders under the specified BPA series.
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Response Date (for synopsis): May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Important Information
This notice is for informational purposes only. It explicitly states that it is not a solicitation and does not invite proposals or submissions from companies not already part of the approved BPA series. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations regarding any submissions received in response to this notice. Inquiries can be directed to Tobi Shumaker at tobi.shumaker@usda.gov.