Idaho State University, Idaho Museum of Natural History Long-term Curation of INL Site Artifacts (and periodic shipment)

Idaho State University’s Idaho Museum of Natural History is positioned to enter into a long-term agreement to curate archaeological artifacts recovered from sites associated with the Idaho National Laboratory. The contract will require the museum to provide professional, enduring preservation and cataloging of these cultural materials, ensuring their integrity and accessibility for future research and educational purposes. In addition to standard curation practices, the agreement includes the responsibility for periodic shipment of artifacts, which may involve coordinated logistics for transporting delicate or significant items to designated locations as needed. The work falls under NAICS code 541990, which encompasses other scientific and technical services, and the procurement is managed by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. While the solicitation is currently listed as a forecast with no formal solicitation number, the anticipated award will likely prioritize qualified entities with demonstrated capacity in archaeological curation and compliance with federal standards for cultural resource management. Point of contact for small business inquiries is Karen Tappert, Small Business Program Manager, who can be reached via email for further information.