Phase I Archaeological Field Survey

The contract calls for the execution of a Phase I Archaeological Field Survey to identify potential cultural and archaeological resources through pedestrian walkover surveys and shovel testing across designated tracts of land. All fieldwork must conform strictly to the Arkansas Archeological Survey 2010 Guidelines, ensuring standardized methodologies are applied for resource detection, documentation, and evaluation. This effort is intended to assess the presence, significance, and boundaries of cultural materials prior to any proposed development or land disturbance, providing critical data to support compliance with federal preservation requirements. This is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541620 for archaeological services, and managed by the Department of the Interior through the FWS Sat Team 3. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Performance location details are not specified, but work is expected to occur across multiple tracts under federal jurisdiction. The contract is open only to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration, and the project requires adherence to rigorous archaeological protocols to ensure cultural resource protection and regulatory compliance.