GIS and GPS Data Management for Archaeological Sites

The contract requires the systematic collection, management, and delivery of precise GPS and GIS spatial data for all designated cultural resource sites, ensuring full compliance with State Historic Preservation Office and Forest Service standards. This includes rigorous field GPS data collection, the creation and maintenance of a validated geodatabase, spatial analysis of site locations and characteristics, and seamless integration of this data into formal reports that meet federal cultural resource management requirements. All deliverables must support accurate documentation and long-term stewardship of archaeological resources within the designated area. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541370 indicating specialization in surveying and mapping services. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 7, 2026, with performance centered in Elkins. While not explicitly tied to a specific agency office or point of contact, the contracting entity operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through Csa East 8 Usda-Fs, indicating the work supports USDA Forest Service cultural resource programs.