Notice of Intent to Sole Source - W9127N-16-R-0087

Title: Inventory of Historic Properties of Religious and Cultural Significance at Rock Creek, John Day Project, Washington Description: The Portland District intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, 401 Fort Rd, P.O. Box 151,Toppenish, WA 98948-0151 in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1). Service: The overall objective of this work is to identify and assess traditional use areas in order to assist the Corps with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance and long-term management decisions. The study produced by this contract is intended to directly support the John Day Project's obligation to comply with Section 106 of the NHPA by identifying traditional cultural properties (TCPs) and historic properties of religious and cultural significance to Tribes (HPRCSITs) at the John Day Project through the gathering of oral history data regarding traditional use areas of the various tribes of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (YN). This data will assist in establishing the traditional cultural context of archaeological sites, hunting areas, fishing areas, and other areas used by YN Tribal members that fall within the established John Day Project operations area of potential effect (APE) in the area of Rock Creek, Washington; an area of traditional importance to the YN. This data will also assist the Corps's inventory efforts within the APE by providing a framework for evaluation of cultural resources found within the study area. The information will be used to identify both areas within the APE not previously identified as traditionally important to the YN and areas in need of further research and studies to potentially link TCPs, HPRCSITs, and archeological sites with oral history data. The primary deliverable of this contract is a final report of oral history interview results highlighting material relevant to the subject, preferably within the APE, with a bibliography, and maps of locations identified from the interviews. The Contractor must be authorized to represent and speak on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Disclaimer: All responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by the District. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses received by June 30, 2016 at 2:00pm Pacific Standard Time will be considered by the government. Responses can be sent to the point of contact by email. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.