B--NCMD SECTION 110 CULTURAL INVENTORIES

The contract titled NCMD SECTION 110 CULTURAL INVENTORIES is a combined solicitation issued by the Montana State Office of the Department of the Interior under solicitation number 140L3626Q0041, with a posting date of July 15, 2026, and a response deadline of August 14, 2026. It is set aside entirely for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under FAR 19.5, and the NAICS code 541720 applies, indicating it pertains to scientific research and development services in the social sciences and humanities. The primary place of performance is in Lewistown, Montana, with the contract office located in Billings, MT, and all work must be conducted consistent with federal cultural resource management requirements under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The point of contact for this opportunity is Christopher Brailer, reachable via email at cbrailer@blm.gov or phone at 406-896-5196, and is responsible for providing clarification and guidance to prospective bidders. The contract requires comprehensive cultural inventories, which involve identifying, documenting, and evaluating cultural resources within designated areas to ensure compliance with federal preservation laws. Interested small businesses must submit responses prior to the deadline, and the work is expected to support the Bureau of Land Management’s obligations to manage and protect historical and archaeological resources on public lands under its stewardship in Montana.