FORT PECK TEST FLOW CULTURAL RESOURCE MONITORING SURVEY

Pre-Solicitation Notice

W9128F26QA058

Ft. Peck Test Flow Cultural Monitoring Survey

On or about 22 May 2026, this office will issue Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide cultural resource services downstream of Fort Peck Lake, Montana, between River Miles 1771 and c. 1577.

The solicitation will close on or about 15 June 2026. This solicitation is restricted to SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY.

Project Description:

The contractor will execute a pedestrian cultural resource monitoring and evaluation of sites along the Missouri River between the Fort Peck Dam (Rive Mile 1771) and River Mile 1577. A boat will be required to access some of these locations. All fieldwork must be executed under the direct supervision of a crew chief meeting the Secretary of Interior's qualifications for the appropriate resource type (archaeology and/or historic architecture). Work within the Fort Peck Reservation will require Tribal Cultural Specialists approved by the Tribal Historic Preservation Office. Fieldwork standards will meet or exceed the published requirements of the state and land managing agency where it occurs. The contractor will be required to obtain permissions from private landowners and necessary permits and field work authorizations from other agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management and the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office. Following completion of field work, the contractor must complete a cultural resource report meeting the Montana and North Dakota State Historic Preservation offices and all evaluations must meet these guidelines, the Secretary of the Interiors Guidelines and Standards for evaluation, and National Register Bulletin 15.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance will be a 15-month (457 day) period.

The above project description is for information only. Project scope of work is subject to change.

NAICS Code:

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard for Small Business of $19M.

All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award  Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract award from any DoD activity. Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program. Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 541990 is included in their profile prior to submission of offer.

Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted to the POCs listed on SAM.gov.

Place of Performance:

The work associated with this contract will take place along the Missouri River between the Fort Peck Dam (River Mile 1771) and River Mile (1577) within the states of Montana and North Dakota in McCone, Richland, Roosevelt & alley Counties in Montana, and McKenzie & Williams Counties in North Dakota.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

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