Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger Ground Hog Heritage Surveys

The contract pertains to cultural heritage surveys within the Deschutes National Forest’s Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, specifically targeting the Groundhog/Camp II and RMC HTH areas, with fieldwork scheduled from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The work involves identifying, documenting, and evaluating cultural resources in compliance with federal standards including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and National Register of Historic Places evaluation criteria, using standardized forms such as Site Form, Isolate Form, Monitoring Form, and the Milk Can Field Dating Guide. All deliverables, including mapped data and photographic documentation, must be submitted electronically and are subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with the right for the Government to revisit sites to verify accuracy. The procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 with a size standard of $19 million, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses and comply with FAR clauses mandating small business utilization, subcontracting plans, labor standards, environmental protections, and security requirements such as safeguarding contractor information systems. The contract is a firm-fixed-price acquisition evaluated under a best-value methodology prioritizing technical approach and relevant past performance over price, with no formal tradeoffs documented. Performance locations are within the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, with delivery point CODE 04GG and FOB Destination terms applying. The contractor must comply with wage determinations for Deschutes, Crook/Jefferson, and Klamath/Lake Counties; implement noxious weed control protocols on all equipment; provide or reimburse for uniforms; and promptly notify the contracting officer of all subcontract awards. Special requirements include adherence to Buy American provisions, prohibitions on ozone-depleting substances, and a certification against discriminatory DEI practices under AGAR 452.203-71. Security obligations under FAR 52.240-92 and 52.240-93 require implementation of minimum information systems safeguards. Payment will be processed through the IPP portal, and the Contracting Officer, Andrea Pollock, serves as the primary point of contact. Optional line items allow for potential expansion of survey areas, with the government retaining discretion to exercise options. Proposals must be submitted via email by March 24, 2026, and include all required attachments, with strict adherence to submission instructions and format.