Field Survey Crew for Cultural Resource Inventory

The contract requires conducting intensive pedestrian surveys and shovel testing across ten counties in West Virginia to locate, document, and assess cultural resources that are at least 50 years old. Fieldwork will involve systematic transect walks to visually identify potential sites and the excavation of 19-inch diameter shovel tests, with all excavated soil screened through 1/4 inch mesh to recover small artifacts and ecofacts. The work demands rigorous adherence to archaeological protocols to ensure accurate documentation and assessment of heritage resources, with the goal of fulfilling regulatory compliance and contributing to cultural resource management efforts. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541620 for archaeological services, and is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its CSA East 8 unit. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and the primary place of performance is in Elkins, West Virginia. The project is designed for a small business capable of mobilizing a field crew, handling logistical operations across multiple rural counties, and delivering precise cultural resource data aligned with federal standards.