National Register of Historic Places Determination of Eligibility for Lower Deschutes River Area

The United States Army Corps of Engineers plans to award a noncompetitive firm fixed price contract to the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon before September 30, 2026, to fulfill joint obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as outlined in the 2009 Systemwide Programmatic Agreement for the Federal Columbia River Power System. The contractor will be responsible for determining the eligibility of the Lower Deschutes River Area for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by evaluating traditional cultural properties and historic sites of religious and cultural significance to the tribe, using criteria A through D as defined in 36 CFR 60.4. This includes completing a National Park Service 10-900 form with supporting GIS data to delineate property boundaries and preparing a letter report with an updated site form for one specific archaeological site. The work requires specialized knowledge that is uniquely held by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, a federally recognized tribe documented in the Federal Register, and no alternative provider possesses the cultural authority, historical understanding, or access to confidential tribal information necessary to fulfill these requirements. The solicitation, numbered W9127N26QA110, was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and is classified as a presolicitation under NAICS code 541720. The contract will be administered by the Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with performance centered in Warm Springs, Oregon, and all inquiries should be directed to Lara Krauss at the provided email address.