Haycamp Mesa Archaeological Inventor Phase II

SOL #: 1284LM26Q0082Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2
Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States

Place of Performance

CO

NAICS

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

PSC

Archeological/Paleontological Studies (B503)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
May 26, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 is soliciting quotes for a Class III Archaeological Resources Inventory for the Haycamp Mesa South Vegetation Management Project in the San Juan National Forest, Dolores Ranger District, Colorado. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and is exclusively open to vendors holding the R2 Cultural Resources Survey's BPA 1240LS22R0004. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The primary objective is to conduct an Environmental Assessment Class III Archaeological Resources Inventory. The requirement includes a Base Requirement for the Cultural Resource Inventory of Base Unit South. Additionally, there are Optional Items for NRM Data Entry related to Haycamp South, North, and East, as well as Cultural Resource Inventories for Optional Unit North and Optional Unit East. Detailed requirements for these tasks are outlined in the Statement of Work. Bidders must review the provided maps, which detail the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project, including Base Unit South, Optional Unit North, and Optional Unit East, to understand the precise geographical scope and logistical considerations. Key personnel, including the Principal Investigator and Crew Chief, must meet specific qualifications regarding degrees, experience, permits, and regional expertise. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials and equipment.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ 154475) under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
  • Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, to May 1, 2028.
  • Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Response Due: June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
  • Published: May 26, 2026.

Eligibility & Submission

This opportunity is strictly limited to vendors who currently hold the R2 Cultural Resources Survey's BPA 1240LS22R0004. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Sarah.Cotton@usda.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the offeror representing the Best Value to the Government, based on a trade-off analysis. Price will be approximately equal in weight to three technical evaluation criteria:

  1. Technical Capability and Approach of the Company and any Subcontractor(s).
  2. Past Performance, assessed through CPARS and direct knowledge.
  3. Experience, requiring the submission of two examples of similar work.

People

Points of Contact

COTTON, SARAH WPRIMARY

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Special Notice
Posted: May 26, 2026
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