Cultural Resource Identification & Documentation

This contract seeks specialized services for the identification and documentation of potential cultural and archaeological sites, with a strong emphasis on compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The work involves comprehensive field surveys, data collection, and reporting to ensure cultural resources are properly recorded and protected, alongside active support for tribal consultation processes to honor Indigenous sovereignty and traditional knowledge. The effort is designed to meet federal preservation standards while fostering collaborative relationships with tribes and other culturally affiliated groups. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the Small Business Administration. It is assigned NAICS code 541611 for architectural, engineering, and related services, indicating a technical, survey-based scope. The performance location is in Leavenworth, Washington, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The contracting entity is the USDA Forest Service through its Csa Northwest 1 office, with all work expected to align with federal land management and heritage protection mandates.