36C10F18R0473-025.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Date : TBD

2. Contract Title.

Hussey Collection Analysis.

3. Background.

In 2010 two major and several minor projects were initiated by the VA. These projects included the Major renovation of Building 86. In order to complete these projects and be in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 106, the Walla Walla VAMC had to consult with various parties and draft a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that would mitigate for the discovery of archaeological resources, manage architectural design changes or updates, and manage existing cultural resources, to include the built environment. The MOA was executed in 2010 and revised in 2017 (executed April 2017). Included under the umbrella of management of existing cultural resources, is the completion of the Historic Preservation Plan (HPP), the creation and management of a GIS database detailing all archaeological sites on campus, a

Cultural Landscape Report (CLR), the completion of the National Register Nomination to include updated evaluations of campus buildings (both VA Era and Fort Era), and damage assessments for four archaeological sites. Stipulation VII of the MOA states the requirements for the HPP, National Register Nomination Form update, and CLR. The GIS Database is a requirement of the

HPP. The HPP and the National Register Nomination Form update are approximately 90% complete and were started under the original MOA. When the MOA terminated so did the work.

Now that the same MOA has been revised, work needs to continue. The CLR and GIS Database were never started and will need to be initiated and completed. The legal document driving this effort is the 2017 MOA.

4. Scope.

This effort is up to a five year project. Although the HPP and National Register Nomination Form update are approximately 90% complete, there are a number of comments from MOA signatories that will need to be addressed, document updates, and various site visits to gather building data and site information.

For the HPP, an extensive review of the existing document, updates where necessary, review of comments, and additional research will be necessary. This is a large effort and personnel should have experience in western frontier archaeology and history as well as military history, in particular frontier military history.

For the National Register Nomination form update, the building evaluations will need to be completed by a qualified architectural historian with experience in frontier military historical buildings and a solid knowledge of various architectural styles over time.

The GIS database was never started. This effort will include gathering any and all GPS data, analyzing said data, and compiling it into a large database then creating a working map. GPS data is housed in a few places, therefore coordination with Fort Walla Walla Museum, Eastern

Washington University, and a review of existing data housed in Walla Walla VAMC files will be necessary.

The CLR was never started. This will entail site visits, document gathering and verification, and extensive research.

Site damage assessments for archaeological sites 45WW331, 45WW304, 45WW305, and

45WW330.

5. Specific Tasks.

There are six deliverables for this project:

1. The completed HPP, to include updates to all sections and consultation with signatories to address all comments and concerns.

2. The GIS database should be a comprehensive Excel Spreadsheet and a working map of all archaeological sites, to include the district, on the Walla Walla VAMC.

3. The National Register Nomination Form update will need an expansion of the archaeological section and a review and updated evaluations of the build environment.

This will also include a review of the current Fort Walla Walla Historic District

Boundaries.

4. The CLR has not been started and will require extensive research and a comprehensive written report detailing both historical and Pre-Contact use of the Walla Walla VAMC property, formerly Fort Walla Walla.

5. Four sites were damaged during construction work that began in 2010. These sites, although now buried, will need full damage assessments. This will require a review of existing documentation (site records, etc.) and a report for each site that will be added to their individual records within WISSARD. These reports will need to be reviewed by the signatories prior to submission.

6. The final deliverable is a brief bi-weekly progress report that will detail the current status of the analysis and reports.

****REFER to table in Section 13 below for deliverable due dates.

6. Performance Monitoring

The COTR will require a bi-weekly typewritten progress report detailing status. This information will be reported to the CFM PM and the signatories of the 2017 MOA.

7. Security Requirements

This project does not include anything related to patient information nor does it allow for access to the secure VA network.

8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

NO computers or network access will be provided or authorized. NO Government-furnished

Equipment will be issued for this project. Aside from site visits, all work will be completed at the contractor’s place of work.

9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

***Contractor should preferably be located within Washington because of the knowledge required for this project.

Principal Investigator must have the following experience:

A minimum of a PhD in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology

A minimum of 10 years experience in Washington archaeology

Proven experience writing complex reports such as historical treatment plans, historic preservation plans, National Register Nomination forms

Proven experience in site damage assessments

GIS Lead must have the following experience:

A degree or certification in GIS and anthropology

Proven experience creating GIS databases and processing GPS data

A minimum of 5 years experience

Archaeologist must have the following experience:

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in anthropology or archaeology

A minimum of 10 years experience in SE Washington archaeology

A minimum of 10 years experience in frontier military historical artifact analysis

Extensive knowledge of frontier military history and an established record of conducting archaeological work in Southeast Washington is critical.

Architectural Historian must have the following experience:

A degree in public history with an emphasis in architectural history or a degree in architecture with an emphasis in history

A minimum of 5 years experience in western frontier history and military architectural styles and series

Experience updated National Register Nomination Forms

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

None

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

None that I know of

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements.

None that I know of.

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.

A pdf copy of the report will be provided on CD. The VA does not have the ability to use

Dropbox or other large format report drop sources. The VA email system does not allow for large email attachments either.

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The COTR is responsible for certifying that the work done under the contract is performed to time and standard. They are also responsible to assure the inspection and acceptance of products provided incidental to services. A trial is not inspection of a product.

10. Risk Control

Travel to and from the site

11. Place of Performance.

With the exception of site visits, the contractor’s place of work.

12. Period of Performance.

See below

13. Delivery Schedule.

SOW

Task# Deliverable Title Format Number

***Calendar

Months After CO

Start

1 HPP Microsoft Word Doc

1 CD to VA

Archaeologist

1 CD to Building 86

PM

1 CD to Construction

PM

Final – 24 months

2 CLR Microsoft Word Doc

1 CD to VA

Archaeologist

1 CD to Building 86

PM

1 CD to Construction

PM

Draft- 18 months

Final – 24 months

National Register

Nomination Form Microsoft Word Doc

1 CD to VA

Archaeologist

1 CD to Building 86

PM

1 CD to Construction

PM

Draft – 6 months

Final- 12 months

GIS Databse and

Working Map Microsoft Excel Doc

1 CD to VA

Archaeologist

1 CD to Building 86

PM

1 CD to Construction

PM

Draft – 6 months

Final- 12 months

Archaeological site damage assessment Microsoft Word Doc

1 Electronic Copy to

VA Archaeologist

1 Electronic Copy to

Building 86 PM

1 Electronic Copy to

Construction PM

Draft – 6 months

Final- 12 months

Bi-weekly Progress

Report Microsoft Word Doc

1 Electronic Copy to

VA Archaeologist

1 Electronic Copy to

Building 86 PM

1 Electronic Copy to

Construction PM

Every 2 weeks from the award date

* Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter without the deliverable to the Contracting Officer shall be

Emailed.