Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological

PSC Category B503-P (Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological) encompasses professional services focused on archaeological and paleontological investigations, surveys, and research. These services typically involve cultural resource management, historical site assessments, archaeological inventories, and specialized studies that support federal agencies' compliance with historic preservation regulations. The work includes comprehensive field surveys, site documentation, artifact analysis, tribal consultations, and preparation of detailed technical reports evaluating cultural and historical resources.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a robust market for cultural resource management services, with contracts ranging from $5,800 to $861,676 and performance periods spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Cornerstone Environmental Consulting, Statistical Research Inc., and Far Western Anthropological Research Group, with many being woman-owned or small disadvantaged businesses. The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are prominent funding agencies. Most awards utilize total small business set-asides, with performance locations predominantly in western states including Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and California. Contracts commonly involve archaeological surveys, cultural inventories, site evaluations, and historic preservation compliance activities.

Recent federal contract opportunities seek archaeological and cultural resource services across diverse geographical regions, including Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, and multiple southwestern states. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are primary soliciting agencies. Opportunities typically request comprehensive cultural resource investigations, including site identification, National Register eligibility determinations, archival research, field surveys, and reporting. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with contract types including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and firm-fixed-price arrangements. Performance periods generally range from one to three years, with total contract values potentially reaching $500,000, demonstrating ongoing federal investment in cultural resource management and preservation.