Yakama Nation Tribal Housing Displacement Study
Overview
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to the Yakama Nation for a Tribal Housing Displacement Study. This study will examine the displacement or destruction of Indian villages, housing sites, and related structures caused by the construction of Bonneville, The Dalles, John Day, and McNary Dams. The requirement is for unique cultural expertise and access to confidential information held exclusively by the Yakama Nation. Responses from other responsible sources are due by May 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The study will involve:
- Compiling ethnographic information focusing on Yakama Nation members' use of the study area (between Bonneville Dam and McNary Dam reservoir) before and during dam construction.
- Describing habitations, living conditions, and livelihoods of Yakama Nation occupants in the study area during the 20th century.
- Identifying displaced Yakama Nation members and providing biographical sketches based on oral histories and tribal archives.
- Informing USACE's Displacement Assessment Report with this data. The study area spans multiple counties in Washington and Oregon.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole-Source)
- Authority: RFO 5.101, DFARS PGI 206.103-170(d), WRDA Section 8113, RFO 12 (Simplified Procedures for Commercial Services).
- Intended Awardee: Yakama Nation (sole-source)
- NAICS: 541720 - Research & Development in Social Sciences & Humanities ($28M size standard)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: The agency explicitly states intent for a sole-source award to Yakama Nation due to unique expertise.
- Response Due: May 3, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: April 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Responsible sources believing they can meet the requirement must submit:
- Business name, point of contact, email, and phone.
- CAGE code and UEI number.
- Small business category (if applicable).
- Statement of Capability (SOC) detailing skills, knowledge, equipment, licenses, or permissions.
- Copy of relevant licenses/permissions for verification.
Contact Information
Contract Specialist: Jaren Bowman (Jaren.L.Bowman@USACE.Army.Mil) Contracting Office: US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, 333 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.