C04b Attachment 1 Statement of Work 1284LM26Q0136.docx
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for archaeological survey services on the White River National Forest in Colorado under a USDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order. The contract is non-personnel services and requires the contractor to furnish all equipment, materials, oversight, and incidentals necessary to complete cultural resource services following Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines and White River National Forest (WRNF) guidance. The base period runs from October 1, 2026 through July 30, 2027, with optional periods extending through January 30, 2028 pending funding availability.
The base item (0001) requires a cultural resource inventory of approximately 1,893 acres for the Twin Peaks Fuels/Timber project located 16 miles south of Glenwood Springs, including background research, pedestrian survey, new site and isolate recordation with eligibility determination, and a comprehensive cultural resource inventory report. Two optional items include the RB Divide Survey (9,149 acres) and the Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project (400 acres). Monthly fieldwork summaries with 25 percent compliance are due within 10 calendar days of completion; draft reports with 50 percent compliance are due prior to performance period end; final project packets with 100 percent compliance are due prior to performance period end. Key personnel include a Principal Investigator and Field Crew Leader, with signed resumes and contact information due within 10 days of award. The contractor must submit a work plan within 10 days of award and report all accidents within 24 hours. All data collected is government property, and the WRNF will complete formal SHPO and Tribal consultation.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work FY26 Archaeological Survey, White River National Forest Solicitation - BPA Call TBA
Contents
| Project | 3 |
| General Information | 3 |
| 1.0 Scope of Work | 3 |
| 2.0 Background | 3 |
| Contractor Requirements | 3 |
| 3.0 Tasks | 3 |
| 4.0 Government Furnished | 6 |
| 5.0 Deliverables / Schedule | 7 |
| 6.0 Inspection and Acceptance | 7 |
| 7.0 Travel | 7 |
| 8.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel | 7 |
| 9.0 Security Requirements | 8 |
| 10.0 Data Rights | 8 |
| 11.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards | 8 |
| Attachments | 8 |
Project FY26 Archaeological Survey, White River National Forest
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
The contractor shall complete cultural resource services for the White River National Forest (WRNF). The contractor shall complete all cultural resource services following Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines and WRNF Guidance (Attachment 3). The contractor shall provide monthly session reports and draft versions of inventory reports and site and isolate reports to the Forest for review. The contractor shall submit final cultural resource inventory reports and site and isolate reports to the forest who will then submit them for consultation to SHPO.
This is a non-Personnel Services Contract. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, oversight, materials (except Government-furnished items specified below) and incidentals necessary to direct background research, cultural resource surveys, evaluation, mapping, and reporting.
2.0 Background
The U.S. Forest Service has a requirement for archaeological services in support the White River National Forest (WRNF), Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The base items fall under the FY26 Fire and Vegetation Management projects. The Twin Peaks Fuels/Timber project is located approximately 16 miles south of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Access to the area is via NFSR 300.3, also known as the Fourmile Road. The project area is located in portions of Sections 31 and 32, Township 7 South, Range 89 West; portions of Sections 6 and 31, Township 8 South, Range 89 West; portions of Sections 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34 and 36, Township 8 South, Range 90 West; portions of sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17 and 18, Township 9 South, Range 89 West; and portions of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Township 9 South, Range 90 West; 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin, Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colorado (Attachment 2-Twin Peaks Map). The RB Divide project is located in north of Rifle Colorado on Coulter Mesa/Snowdrift Mountain (Attachment 2-RB Divide map).
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Tasks
The tasks include survey and site evaluation.
3.1 General Administration
3.1.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a work plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. At a minimum the plan shall include the contractor’s daily work schedule and any planned sub-contracting. The work plan will be submitted to the COR within ten (10) days from the date of award. Subcontractors will have to be approved in writing to ensure they meet Secretary of the Interiors technical requirements for archaeological services. The work plan will be submitted to the COR within ten (10) days from the date of award. Deliverable 01
3.1.2. Fire Protection and Prevention: Contractor is expected to follow the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) and Public use restrictions for the area they are working in. The Forest Service may require emergency measures, including the necessary shutting down of equipment or general operations in the project area during periods of fire emergency created by hazardous climatic conditions. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any fire requirement waivers, through the COR. All waivers must be authorized by the District Ranger and approved by the Contracting Officer. This is included in ensuring adherence to potential fire restrictions during field surveys.
3.1.3. Accidents: Report any accident within 24 hours from occurrence to the COR. Deliverable 02
3.1.4. Period of Performance:
Base Period: 1 October 2026 to 30 July 2027 Option Period One and Two: 30 July 2027 to 30 January 2028
a. Time Schedule for Base Period:
| Task #/Name |
| Date Range |
| Task Completed |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| October 30, 2026 |
| monthly fieldwork summary (Attachment E) submitted including the following information: # of acreage surveyed, # of sites identified, general site type, and proposed eligibility determination. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| November 30, 2026 |
| monthly fieldwork summary (Attachment E) submitted including the following information: # of acreage surveyed, # of sites identified, general site type, and proposed eligibility determination. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| December 30, 2026 |
| monthly fieldwork summary (Attachment E) submitted including the following information: # of acreage surveyed, # of sites identified, general site type, and proposed eligibility determination. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| February 1, 2027 |
| Background research, cultural resource surveys, new site/isolate recordation and eligibility determination completed. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| April 30, 2027 |
| Draft cultural resource inventory report and associated archaeological site forms with determination of eligibility prepared and copies provided to the WRNF. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| June 1, 2027 |
| Comments incorporated and submission of the cultural resource inventory report and archaeological site/isolate forms to the WRNF completed. Forest submits to SHPO for consultation. |
| Task #1-Twin Peaks Survey |
| July 30, 2027 |
| Final cultural resource inventory report and site/isolate form, and all deliverables provided to the WAW. |
b. Optional time schedule for July 30 2027-January 30 2028. TBD once funding is available.
3.1.5. Administrative POC
Contact Information provided upon award.
3.2 PERFORMANCE TASKS:
3.2.1 Twin Peaks Fuels/Timber projects (Base Item 0001) – Commercial Harvest, Non-Commercial Thinning, Prescribed Fire.
a. Period of Performance: This project will be completed during the Base Period of Performance.
b. Base Item 0001 (Twin Peaks Fuels/Timber projects). In the period 30 August 2026 through 1 January 2027, the Contractor will conduct a cultural resource inventory (including a pedestrian survey) in approximately 1800 acres within the WRNF in support of Forest Service vegetation management, fuels reduction, and habitat restoration objectives. The inventory would include background research of the entire area of potential effect, field surveys, new site and isolate recordation (including a determination of eligibility), and a cultural resource inventory report (including a determination of effect). The cultural resources inventory would be completed following Colorado SHPO standards and White River National Forest guidance (Attachment 3). The final cultural resource inventory reports and site and isolate reports shall be submitted to and accepted by the White River NF Heritage Specialist. Field tasks include pedestrian survey, new site and isolate recordation, and limited shovel testing if required for site identification, boundaries, or evaluation.
This task consists of 1893 acres survey requiring new site and isolate recordation and site evaluation for a timber sale and fuel reduction treatments along a 14-mile strategic wildfire boundary.
c. See maps (attachment 2).
d. Area Scope:
Base Item 0001. Twin Peaks Survey Project
Background research, pedestrian survey, archaeological site evaluation, new site and isolate recordation, and cultural resource inventory report; limited shovel testing if needed for site evaluation.
| Description |
| Qty |
| Pedestrian Survey and Inventory |
| 1893 acres |
e. Tasks:
Background Research: Class I review of existing archaeological, historical, geographical, and ethnographic information relevant to the project area. This shall include a review of the information available in the Compass Archaeology Records WRNF heritage files.
Archaeological Field Survey: Pedestrian survey of all identified survey units shall be completed. Limited shovel probes may be required for site identification, boundaries, or evaluation.
Archaeological Site and Isolate Recordation: All field and spatial data shall be collected to record and evaluate all newly identified archaeological sites and isolates to Colorado SHPO standards and WRNF minimum requirements (Attachment 3 White River National Forest Guidance) and documented on Colorado SHPO site forms.
Cultural Resource Inventory Report: In accordance with Colorado SHPO standards and White River National Forest Guidance (Attachment 3), the vendor shall produce a comprehensive report with background research and the results of field survey. The report shall provide a clear determination of effect and avoidance and protection recommendations.
Final Project Packet: Once the Cultural Resource Inventory Report and Site and Isolate Reports are accepted by the Forest Heritage Staff, the following documentation and data shall be provided to the WRNF: digital copies of field survey notes, digital copy of final archaeological site form(s), digital copy of final cultural resource inventory report, digital copy of all photographs taken with photo log, GIS data and map products, hard copy of all final archaeological site form(s), hard copy of final cultural resource inventory report.
Standard: Deliverables described in Table 5 and Attachment 3. Fieldwork Summaries (Attachment 4) shall be submitted and accepted by the COR within 10 calendar days monthly fieldwork completion (Deliverable 03). Forest Service Site numbers will be issued at that time by forest Heritage staff. Draft Cultural Resource Inventory Report (Deliverable 04) with Previously Recorded Site Evaluations (Deliverable 5) shall be accepted by the Forest Heritage Staff prior to the end of the performance period. Final Project Packet (Deliverable 6) submitted and accepted by the COR prior to the end of the performance period.
AQL: Monthly fieldwork summary reports (Deliverable 03) 25% compliance. Draft reports (Deliverable 04 and 05) 50% compliance. Final Project Packet 100% compliance (Deliverable 6).
3.2.2 Optional. Item 0002 (RB Divide Survey)
a. Period of Performance: This project will be completed as funding allows.
b. Location: The RB Divide project is located North of Rifle, Colorado
c. Background: Optional item 1001. RB Divide Project Survey. This task involves survey of acres. It would include background research, field survey, recordation (including a determination of eligibility) and a cultural resource monitoring report. The report and field work would be completed following Colorado SHPO standard and WRNF guidance (Attachment 3). The final survey reports and site reports shall be submitted to, accepted, and concurred by the Colorado Historical Preservation Office. Field tasks include intensive pedestrian survey, site flagging, and limited shovel testing if required for identification or evaluation. The WRNF guidance document (Attachment 3) provides additional information and expectations concerning the intensive pedestrian survey methodology.
d. Area Scope Optional Item 0002. RB Divide Survey
Background research, pedestrian survey, previously recorded site evaluation, site and isolate recordation, cultural resource inventory report; limited shovel testing if needed for site evaluation.
| Description |
| Qty 1 |
| Pedestrian Survey and Inventory |
| 9,149 acres |
e. Tasks Background Research: Class I review of existing archaeological, historical, geographical, and ethnographic information relevant to the project area. This shall include a review of the information available in the Compass Archaeology Records WRNF heritage files.
Archaeological Field Survey: Pedestrian survey of all identified survey units shall be completed. Limited shovel probes may be required for site identification, boundaries, or evaluation.
Archaeological Site and Isolate Recordation: All field and spatial data shall be collected to record and evaluate all newly identified archaeological sites and isolates to Colorado SHPO standards and WRNF minimum requirements (Attachment 3 White River National Forest Guidance) and documented on Colorado SHPO site forms.
Cultural Resource Inventory Report: In accordance with Colorado SHPO standards and White River National Forest Guidance (Attachment 3), the vendor shall produce a comprehensive report with background research and the results of field survey. The report shall provide a clear determination of effect and avoidance and protection recommendations.
Final Project Packet: Once the Cultural Resource Inventory Report and Site and Isolate Reports are accepted by the Forest Heritage Staff, the following documentation and data shall be provided to the WRNF: digital copies of field survey notes, digital copy of final archaeological site form(s), digital copy of final cultural resource inventory report, digital copy of all photographs taken with photo log, GIS data and map products, hard copy of all final archaeological site form(s), hard copy of final cultural resource inventory report.
Standard: Deliverables described in Table 5 and Attachment 3. Fieldwork Summaries (Attachment 4) shall be submitted and accepted by the COR within 10 calendar days monthly fieldwork completion (Deliverable 03). Forest Service Site numbers will be issued at that time by forest Heritage staff. Draft Cultural Resource Inventory Report (Deliverable 04) with Previously Recorded Site Evaluations (Deliverable 5) shall be accepted by the Forest Heritage Staff prior to the end of the performance period. Final Project Packet (Deliverable 6) submitted and accepted by the COR prior to the end of the performance period.
AQL: Monthly fieldwork summary reports (Deliverable 03) 25% compliance. Draft reports (Deliverable 04 and 05) 50% compliance. Final Project Packet 100% compliance (Deliverable 6).
3.2.3 White River National Forest Optional Item 0003-Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Project,
a. Period of Performance: This project will be completed as funding allows.
b. Location: To be provided
c. Background: The archaeological surveys will evaluate the Unit 21 segment of the Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project requires targeted field sampling across 400 acres to satisfy its environmental review checklist.
d. Area Scope:
Optional Item 0003. Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Background research, pedestrian survey, new site and isolate recordation, and cultural resource inventory report; limited shovel testing if needed for site evaluation.
| Description |
| Qty |
| Pedestrian Survey |
| 400 acres |
e. Tasks:
Background Research: Review of existing archaeological, historical, geographical, and ethnographic information relevant to the project area. This shall include a review of the information available in the Colorado Archaeology Database (COMPASS) and White River National Forest heritage files.
Archaeological Field Survey: Pedestrian survey of all identified survey units shall be completed. Limited shovel probes may be required for site identification, boundaries, or evaluation.
Archaeological Site and Isolate Recordation: All field and spatial data shall be collected to record and evaluate all newly identified archaeological sites and isolates to Colorado SHPO standards and WRNF minimum requirements (Attachment 3, White River National Forest Guidance). All newly identified sites and isolates will be recorded on Colorado State forms.
Cultural Resource Inventory Report: In accordance with Colorado SHPO standards and White River National Forest Guidance (Attachment 3), the vendor shall produce a comprehensive report that summarizes with background research and the results of field survey. The report shall provide a clear determination of effect and avoidance and protection recommendations.
Final Project Packet: Once the Cultural Resource Inventory Report and Site and Isolate Reports are accepted by the forest, the following will be given to the Forest Heritage Specialist: digital copies of field survey notes, digital copy of final archaeological site form(s), digital copy of final cultural resource inventory report, digital copy of all photographs taken with photo log, GIS data and map products, hard copy of all final archaeological site form(s), hard copy of final cultural resource inventory report.
Standard: Monthly session reports shall be submitted and accepted by the COR within 10 calendar days of reporting period (Deliverable 03). Cultural Resource Inventory Report (Deliverable 04) and Site and Isolate Reports (Deliverable 5) shall be reviewed and accepted by the Forest Service Heritage Specialist prior to the end of the performance period or 30 calendar days after submission have passed. Final Project Packet (Deliverable 6) submitted and accepted by the COR prior to the end of the performance period.
AQL: Monthly reports 35% compliance. Draft Colorado SHPO reports/site forms 70% compliance. Final report/site form and project packet 100% compliance.
4.0 Government Furnished
a. Spatial data: boundary, proposed project undertakings, archaeology survey areas, previously recorded site boundaries and/or datums within the USFS heritage database.
b. Access to heritage files for background research or provide digital copies.
c. As lead federal agency, the WRNF will complete all formal SHPO and Tribal consultation.
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule
| Reference |
| Deliverable |
| Due |
| To Whom |
| 01. RE Para 3.11 of the SOW. |
| The Contractor shall develop and maintain a work plan acceptable to the COR |
| Within ten (10) days from the date of award |
| Submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative |
| 02. RE Para 3.1.3 of the SOW. |
| Report any accident. |
| Within 24 hours from occurrence |
| Submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative |
| 03. RE Para 3.2.1 thru Para 3.2.3 of the SOW. |
| Monthly field session reports acceptable to the COR. |
| Within 10 calendar days of reporting period. |
| Submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative |
| 04. RE Para 3.2.1 thru Para 3.2.3 of the SOW. |
| Draft Cultural Resource Report (inventory or monitoring) acceptable to the COR and Forest Heritage Specialist |
| Prior to the end of the performance period |
| Submit to the Forest Heritage Specialist |
| 0.5. RE Para 3.21 thru Para 3.23 of the SOW |
| Site and/or Isolate Reports acceptable to the COR and Forest Heritage Specialist. |
| Prior to the end of the performance period |
| Submit to the Forest Heritage Specialist |
| 0.6. RE Para 3.21 thru Para 3.23 of SOW |
| Final Project Packet |
| Prior to the end of the performance period. |
| Submit to the Forest Heritage Specialist |
| 07. RE Para 8.1, of the SOW. |
| List of names key personnel and contact information. |
| Within ten (10) days from the date of award |
| Submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative |
| 08. RE Para 8.2, of the SOW. |
| Signed resumes of key personnel. |
| Within ten (10) days from the date of award |
| Submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative |
6.0 Inspection and Acceptance
Throughout the contracted tasks, monthly fieldwork summaries will be provided to the WRNF. At a minimum, session updates will include a summary of cultural resources recorded, maps showing survey coverage to date, and documentation indicating changes in survey strategy (Attachment 4, Monthly Session Report).
Archaeological site forms will be completed using the Colorado Site forms (link) and draft copies will be provided to the White River Heritage Staff to review prior to final submission. The WRNF will have a minimum of 30 days to review and comment. If additional time is needed to complete the review, the agreed additional time will be determined before the 30-day comment period ends. Comments provided by the WRNF will be addressed and necessary edits completed. Once the identified edits are completed, the Forest will submit the archaeological site forms to the Colorado SHPO. Acceptance and concurrence by the Colorado SHPO or if no response is received within 30 calendar days of submission concurrence is assumed. The contractor is responsible for addressing any comments and edits identified by the Colorado SHPO during the comment period.
The cultural resource inventory report or monitoring report will be completed to Colorado SHPO standards and White River National Forest Guidance (Attachment 3). A draft copy with all the appendices will be provided to the WRNF Heritage Staff for a 30-day review period prior to final submission. Comments provided by the WRNF will be addressed and necessary edits completed.
7.0 Travel
Not Used
8.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
8.1 The following positions are considered key personnel and shall be readily accessible to the COR during working hours:
a. Principal Investigator
b. Field Crew Leader
Names key personnel and contact information shall be provided to the COR 10 calendar days of award. (Deliverable 07)
8.2 Contractor personnel qualifications. Personnel meet minimum standards specified in Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors of the solicitation. Signed resumes shall be submitted to the COR within 10 calendar days of award. (Deliverable 08)
9.0 Security Requirements
Not Used
10.0 Data Rights
All data collected and provided is property of the USDA, U.S. Forest Service.
11.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Not Used
Attachments Attachment 2, Area Maps Attachment 3, Contractor Requirements Attachment 4, Monthly Fieldwork Report
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