Post Construction Cultural Monitoring - Yakama Nat
The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia-Cascades Area Office is seeking archaeological monitoring services from the Yakama Nation Cultural Resources Program for the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway Post-Construction Project in Franklin County, Washington. The contract requires a Professional Archaeologist to conduct archaeological site monitoring during construction modification of a wasteway outlet to address excessive erosion. Key contract requirements include performing archaeological monitoring during three 10-day sessions between November 2025 and January 2026, investigating potential cultural materials, being present to address human remains or NAGPRA cultural items, and preparing detailed session and final monitoring reports. The solicitation is classified under NAICS Category 921150 for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments and PSC Category B503 for Special Studies/Analysis - Archaeological/Paleontological. Proposals are due by May 30, 2025, with the total contract period running from November 2025 to February 2026.
There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. The project anticipates approximately 30 total days of monitoring, with 8 work days per session, and requires the contractor to provide comprehensive documentation of construction activities and any archaeological discoveries. While the exact award value is to be determined by the offeror using the provided pricing schedule, the contract is specifically focused on cultural resource monitoring for the Bureau of Reclamation's infrastructure modification project. The place of performance is located in Franklin County, Washington, with work to be conducted at the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway site. The solicitation (ID: 9d8860ad87e84546ba579fbb5015aa4b) was posted on May 13, 2025, and represents a targeted procurement for specialized archaeological monitoring services directly involving the Yakama Nation's cultural resources expertise.
140R1725Q0047 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
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5/13/25, 8:06 PM COLVILLE - SOLE SOURCE LABOR HR CONTRACT
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking archaeological monitoring services from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) History/Archaeology Program for the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway Post-Construction Project in Franklin County, Washington. The contract requires a cultural monitor to observe construction activities, investigate potential cultural materials, and assist with any discoveries of human remains or cultural items during project modifications. The total project involves approximately 30 days of archaeological monitoring across three separate 10-day construction sessions, with the first and last days of each session allocated for travel. Monitoring sessions are anticipated in November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026, with a total estimated performance period from November 2025 to February 2026. Contractors will be required to submit detailed monitoring session reports, a draft monitoring summary report, and a final monitoring summary report, each with specific submission deadlines.
This is a sole source contract with no specific set-aside designation, categorized under NAICS code 921150 for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments and PSC code B503 for Special Studies/Analysis-Archaeological/Paleontological. The contract is being awarded directly to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, indicating a specific tribal engagement for cultural preservation and monitoring services. The project will be performed at the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway location in Franklin County, Washington, with the contractor responsible for providing a qualified archaeological monitor. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the compensation will be based on daily monitoring rates and reporting requirements. The contract represents a specialized cultural resource management service critical to ensuring archaeological and cultural preservation during infrastructure construction activities.
140R1725Q0048 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
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5/13/25, 7:59 PM FY25 CCT CURATION SERVICES
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking curation services for museum property associated with shoreline lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation affected by the Lake Roosevelt, Columbia Basin Project in Washington. The solicitation (140R1725Q0046) requires professional management of the Kettle Falls Collections and D0189 Collection, totaling approximately 864 cubic feet currently housed at the Colville Tribal Repository. Key contract requirements include maintaining collections according to federal standards, performing curation activities consistent with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), conducting annual facility inspections, and providing annual reports to the Bureau of Reclamation. The contract period spans five years, from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. The proposal response is due by May 30, 2025, with the NAICS code 921150 designating this as a small business opportunity.
The solicitation is not set aside for a specific group, though it is categorized under the NAICS code for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation appears to be the anticipated contractor for this project. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract involves comprehensive curation services for archaeological collections located at the Colville Tribal Repository. The place of performance is within the CPN Region of the Bureau of Reclamation, specifically at the tribal repository managing the Kettle Falls and D0189 Collections. The contract's scope includes secure storage, record maintenance, research request management, and ensuring the physical integrity of the museum collections, with an emphasis on preserving culturally significant archaeological materials.
140R1725Q0046 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
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5/13/25, 1:38 PM Post Construction Cultural Monitoring - Yakama Nation
The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a sole source contract to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation for cultural monitoring during post-construction modifications to the Pasco Pump Lateral (PPL) 5.8 Wasteway. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award under NAICS code 921150 for specialized archaeological/paleontological studies. Potential contractors are invited to submit a technical capability statement and business profile to Paula Gross at PGROSS@USBR.GOV within five days of the notice. The statutory authority for this non-competitive procurement is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), which allows for sole source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contracting office reserves the right to either proceed with sole source negotiations or compete the requirement based on received information.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside classification for this opportunity. The estimated period of performance runs from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, spanning approximately three months. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The procurement is specifically targeting cultural monitoring services related to infrastructure modifications in the Pasco Pump Lateral area. Importantly, the notice emphasizes that any submissions will be treated as market research information, and that quotations or proposals will not be accepted at this stage, as the synopsis is not a formal request for quote or proposal.
140R1725Q0047 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
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5/7/25, 5:56 PM Small Business Event-Government Contracting Workshop (MIHE)
Added: Apr 27, 2012 12:05 pm MINORITY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION& MINORITY-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSGovernment Contracting WorkshopABOUT THIS WORKSHOPThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) provides information for organizations interested in doing business with the Federal Government. A series of government contracting (govcon) workshops are being held in a variety of locations toughout the United States to provide information to Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) staff and Minority Owned Small Business (MOSB) representatives to 1) become familiar with processes and procedures associated with federal government contracting; and 2) to identify and pursue contract opportunities with HHS. The objective of these workshops is to engage, equip and inform the MIHE and MOSB participants of the federal procurement process so that they become more effective in pursuing contracting opportunities at HHS.COST: FREEWORKSHOP DATE & LOCATIONMay 15-16, 2012 Bellingham Public Library, Fairhaven Branch AuditoriumADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REGISTRATIONFor more information and to register, visit http://fedgovconworkshops.com/bellingham-wa-workshop/. For businesses, there is a limit of 2 representatives per company per workshop. Please note that the total registration is limited to 120 people. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can participate.If you have questions regarding the event, please contact us at fedgovconworkshops@d2dinc.com. AGENDAThe synopsis of the agenda is below. The full agenda is available on the website.Day One•Introduction to Government Contracting•Understanding Procurement Methods•The Government's Internal Process•Small Business Classifications & Certification Programs•Guest Speaker•Other Business Opportunities•Marketing to the Government & HHSDay Two•Introduction to FAR and Compliance Issues•Contract Pricing & Cost Proposals•Guest Speaker•Technical ProposalsWHO SHOULD ATTEND?MOSBs and MIHEs that are interested in pursuing government contracts or who have initiated the process, but have not yet been successful should attend a workshop. This includes business owners, MIHE faculty and staff.I work for a MIHE. Why Should I Attend?In this economy, Institutions need additional sources of funding. The Federal Government is an excellent resource to fund and get grants for research projects. MIHE faculty and staff should attend a workshop so they understand the government contracting environment and have the tools necessary to navigate the government processes.This is a Two-Day Event. I'm a Teacher and Can't Afford to Miss Classes.We understand that class schedules may overlap with the workshop schedule. There is no requirement to attend the entire workshop. Come to the session(s) that are convenient for your schedule.I already know the basics of government contracting. How will this workshop help me?You may be familiar with the basics; however this workshop will delve deeper. You will also gain insight about the proposal development process, which will position you to submit compliant proposals.
HHSOSDBU_MIHE-002 Department of Health and Human Services Immediate Office of the Secretary
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