N6247324R3204 Amend0005.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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Answ er requests for information, update Section C, and extend proposal due date.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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AMENDMENT 0005

The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to:

1. Answer the following requests for information submitted in response to N62473‐24‐R‐3204.

a. Question: The Spec. Item for Historic Period Sites defines Shovel Test Pits (STPs)/Augers, Surface Scrape Units (SUUs) and Test Units as the required methods, however, no maximum quantities are provided for each of the methods. Can the Navy please provide the maximum number of STPs/Augers, SSUs, and Test Units for Historic Period Sites like what is provided in Spec. Item 4.3.D.2.a.b.c.d for Prehistoric Sites? Without these metrics, the ELIN cost cannot be calculated.

Answer: Section C, Annex 18, Spec Item 4.4.D has been revised as follows: The requirement for Shovel Test Pits or Auger Probes has been removed, maximum quantities of Surface Scrape Units has been provided based on site complexity, and the requirements for Test Units (TU) has been revised to better articulate the intent for TUs, redefine their size, and provide maximum quantities of TUs based on site complexity.

b. Question: In the two spec items identified above, the maximum depth for Augers is 20 feet. This would require a mechanical Auger Rig, which would need to be rented or acquired through a subcontractor and cannot be accomplished with a hand-held manual or power auger (max depth ~10 feet). Please clarify the max depth for hand-held power or manual augers. If the Navy is contemplating a requirement for augers up to a 20-foot in depth, please provide a separate ELIN for pricing due to the significant difference in cost associated with achieving that depth (>10 ft and < 20 ft.).

Answer: Section C, Annex 18, Spec Items 4.3.D.1 is revised to a maximum depth of 10 feet.

c. Question: Under the description of Column Samples, one 10cm by 10cm by 10cm “…column sample shall be taken for each excavated unit. Each 10 cubic cm (cc) of matrix shall be placed in a clear, zipper closure….” This cubic volume seems to be a typo and should be 1000 CM and not 10 CM, correct?

Answer: Yes, it should be 1,000 CM and not 10 CM. Section C, Annex 18, Spec Item 4.3.D.8 is corrected in this amendment.

d. Question: For the ELINs potentially relating to cultural resource services (surveys, evaluations, etc.) that would be performed in Arizona, will the installations require the contractor to obtain a permit from the Arizona State Museum (ASM)? If yes, would the Navy allow those costs to be determined after the task order award? The ASM does not have or provide unit costs, like New Mexico, and so the costs associated with complying with the ASM permit requirements cannot be known until the fieldwork is complete.

Answer: For the ELINs relating to cultural resource services that would be performed in Arizona, Contractors are not required to obtain a permit from the Arizona State Museum. Records will be kept in house.

e. Question: Maximum sample quantities for radiocarbon dating, pollen phytolith, protein (blood residue), and otolith analysis are being requested at the site level and not at the task order level. This will result in budgeting for multiple samples that will likely not be analyzed. Would the Navy consider providing a maximum per Task Order as has been done in the previous IDIQ?

Answer: Yes. Section C, Annex 18, Spec Item 4.3.E is revised to provide a maximum number of samples per TO.

f. Question: The Spec Item anticipates additional meetings, plural. Can the Navy please provide a max quantity so that the ELIN can be priced?

Answer: The Navy will purchase extra meetings on a one for one basis. That is, if the Navy determines a project requires five extra meetings, then the task order will include a quantity of five extra meeting ELINs.

Offerors should price the ELIN for one meeting.

2. Update Section C, Annex 18, Spec Items 4.3 and 4.4. Changes are shown in red.

3. Extend the proposal due date to 29 April 2024 at 1300 PST.

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 0004

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

ANNEX 18.4

1800000 – Environmental/Cultural Resources Spec Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

4.0 Pre-established

Fixed Contract Prices

For work requirements with pre-established fixed contract prices, each Task Order will be awarded for Cultural Resource related services and ancillary supplies for the period of performance (POP) as specified in the Task Order Schedule (See Exhibits A- H).

Pricing includes all cost/prices associated with performing the task(s) including all labor, materials, and travel by geographic zone. Geographic zones are defined in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.10. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, and with applicable DoD and Navy policies, instructions, and guidance (See Annex 1, Spec Item 11).

Contractor personnel are required to meet specialized qualifications as specified in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.6.3.1. Specialized qualification requirements will be provided in each task order as appropriate.

The Contractor performed all the required tasks in the Task Order.

The Contractor performed all Services in a timely manner, according to the Schedule stipulated in each Task Order.

Services were in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, and with DoD policies, instructions and guidance.

1800000 – Environmental/Cultural Resources Spec Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

All deliverables are subject to Government review. The Contractor shall incorporate all Government comments received, and submit the revised deliverable (in the timeframe, quantity, and format specified in the Task Order).

The standard period of performance timeframe is a minimum of 90 days from date of the award of the task order to the completion date specified in the task order.

The Contractor used appropriately qualified personnel in performing services.

The Contractor prepared a report/deliverable in the manner and format specified

The Contractor presented complete and accurate data and information.

4.1 Archaeological

Survey and/or Site Recordation

The Contractor shall conduct Archaeological Survey and/or Site Recordation activities.

As specified within individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall conduct differentiated levels of archaeological survey fieldwork and prepare differentiated levels of site recordation and reporting documentation, as per Annex 18, Spec Items

4.1.1 through 4.1.17.

Task Orders will specify one of the four general categories (A, B, C or D below) of archaeological survey and/or site documentation with differentiated, separately specified reporting requirements:

A. Archaeological Survey Only - an archaeological survey process, including a records and literature search and field survey for location of archaeological sites and loci, but without site recordation.

Preparation of a tailored Archaeological Survey Only report is not included in this Spec Item but is a separate Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.16 and is ordered separately if required.

B. Archaeological Site Recordation Only

- an archaeological site recordation process, including a records and literature search, relocation of known archaeological sites and loci, and preparation of site forms on relocated sites. Preparation of a tailored Archaeological Site Recordation Only report is a separate Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.17.

C. Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey Only - an archaeological site recordation process, including preparation of a specified number of site forms supplemental to Archaeological Survey Only Task Orders.

performed a one-mile (1 mi) records and literature search at the appropriate state information center as directed in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.1.

The Contractor conducted a pedestrian survey that encompassed the entire project area defined in the Task Order.

If required, the Contractor recorded all sites identified in the survey to a level that provided all the information required to complete the site forms.

If required, the Contractor collected all diagnostic artifacts in the manner specified.

If required, the Contractor prepared and/or updated site forms for all sites

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

D. Archaeological Survey and/or Site Recordation Reports - Unless otherwise specified in a Task Order, the Contractor shall prepare a separately-specified report which addresses the discrete suite of sub-tasks specified for each Archaeological Survey or Site Recordation project category:

1. Archaeological Survey Only

Report. Results of Archaeological Site Recordation Supplemental to Survey Only Task Orders will be reported in attendant project report

2. Archaeological Site Recordation

Report.

identified during the survey.

The Contractor submitted copies of each site form to the NTR, SC, and appropriate Information Center.

4.1 .1

Archaeological Survey Only:

Very Small

ELINS

A001-I001

The Contractor shall conduct Archaeological Survey Only.

As specified within individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall prepare differentiated levels of fieldwork and documentation for Archaeological Survey Only. To achieve the required survey size, Task Orders shall be assembled by size from largest to smallest. For example, a survey of 2,428 hectares (6,000 acres) would utilize two (2) Extra Large Survey Only and one (1) Large Survey Only.

Those surveys that qualify as Very Small are services whose study area is defined as less than or equal to 50 hectares (124 acres) by the Task Order.

The Archaeological Survey Only protocol includes a records and literature search, field survey with minimal site documentation, and preparation of monthly progress reports, but not to include preparation of archaeological site records or of an archaeological site survey project report. Preparation of a project report for Archaeological Surveys Only not included in this spec item as it is stipulated as a separate performance objective in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.16 and will be ordered separately if required.

A. Field Work. Field work for Archaeological Survey Only shall include the following:

1. Pedestrian Survey. Survey methods employed shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Identification and Evaluation Guidelines for Local Surveys (National Register Bulletin Number

24) or as may be modified by state requirements or local installations and defined in the Task Order (See Annex 1, Spec Item 1.11).

2. Site Documentation. In lieu of preparing the full suite of required site forms, the Contractor shall provide a primary form (DPR-523 series) or other state equivalent developed from direct observations

The Contractor performed a one-mile (1 mi) records and literature search at the appropriate state information center as directed in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.1.

The Contractor conducted a pedestrian survey that encompassed the entire project area as described within the Task Order.

The Contractor prepared a report in the manner and format specified.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard during the course of the survey.

These shall be tabulated in the Archaeological Survey report.

3. Surface Collection. There shall be NO surface collection of artifacts unless specified by the Task Order.

When surface collection is specified in the Task Order, the Contractor shall only collect surface diagnostic artifacts.

Diagnostic artifacts are those items that are temporally sensitive and indicative of the site’s period of occupation. Examples of these types of artifacts include projectile points, ceramics, beads, glass bottles with maker’s marks, etc.

Artifact locations shall be mapped before collection and placed in clear, zipper closure, polyethylene bags. The bags are to be marked with indelible ink, including the site number, content, and assigned surface collection number. An inventory of all surface collected materials shall be maintained and included with the site form.

4. Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS shall be used to locate each archaeological site, feature, and isolate found and in accordance with Annex 2, Spec Items 2.5.2 and 2.5.5.

B. Laboratory Methods and Data Analysis.

There shall be NO laboratory methods or data analysis required under this Archaeological Survey Only category.

Surface collection may occur in limited situations where there is a pressing need to secure artifacts and done in discussion and approval of the installation CRM. Any items collected shall be done in accordance with Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.9.

4.1 .2.

Archaeological Survey Only:

Small

ELINS

A002 – I002

Those surveys that qualify as Small are those services whose study area is defined by the Task Order as greater than 50 hectares (124 acres) and no more than 100 hectares (247 acres).

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1.

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

4.1 .3

Archaeological Survey Only:

Medium

A003 – I003 as Medium are those services whose study area is defined by the Task Order as greater than 100 hectares (247 acres) and no more than 250 hectares (618 acres).

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1.

4.1 .4

Archaeological Survey Only:

Large

A004 – I004 as Large are those services whose study area is defined by the Task Order as greater than 250 hectares (618 acres)and no more than 500 hectares (1,236 acres).

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1.

4.1 .5

Archaeological Survey Only:

Extra Large

A005 – I005 as Extra Large are those services whose study area is defined by the Task Order as greater than 500 hectares (1,236 acres) and no more than 1,000 hectares ( 2,471 acres).

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1.

4.1 .6

Archaeological Site Recordation Only:

Very Small

ELINS

A006 – I006

The Contractor shall conduct Archaeological Site Recordation Only.

As specified within individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall prepare a specified number of site records on site relocated for Archaeological Site Recordation Only. To achieve the required recordation size, Task Orders shall be assembled from largest to smallest.

For example, a Recordation Only of 135 site forms would utilize two (2) Extra Large Recordation Only and one

(1) Large Recordation Only.

Archaeological Site Recordation Only tasks that qualify as Very Small are

Archaeological Site Recordation Only includes an archival and field archaeological site record documentation protocol, including, as required, a records and literature search at the installation and/or appropriate regional information center, confirm (relocate) locations of known archaeological sites and loci, and preparation of site forms. Preparation of a project report for Archaeological Site Recordation Only is not included in this spec item as is stipulated as a separate performance objective in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.17 and will be ordered separately if required.

A. Field Work. Field work for an Archaeological Site Recordation Only shall include the following:

1. Pedestrian Survey. Standard survey methods are NOT required under this Archaeological Site Recordation Only category.

performed a one-mile records and literature search at the appropriate state information center as directed in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.1.

The Contractor recorded all sites identified in the survey to a level that provided all the information required to complete the site forms.

If required, The Contractor collected all diagnostic artifacts in the manner specified.

The Contractor used appropriate laboratory methods and industry

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard those services defined as requiring preparation of up to ten (10) site forms.

2. Site Relocation. The Task Order will provide the Contractor with a population of known-but-undocumented loci or previously recorded archaeological sites within a defined survey area, including a map showing their mapped locations, their respective UTM coordinates, and written site description or previously existing site records. The Contractor shall use the supplied data to relocate each specified site or locus.

3. Surface Collection. There shall be

NO surface collection of artifacts unless specified by the Task Order. If surface collection is specified, do so in accordance with Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.9.

When surface collection is specified in the Task Order, apply specification listed under Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.1 above.

4. Global Positioning System (GPS).

GPS shall be used to locate and record each archaeological site, feature, and isolate found.

B. Site Forms. Prepare new and/or update existing site forms for each identified site, isolate, and other material discovered and observed in accordance with state or local requirements established for the specific installation and/or the requirements of cooperating agencies, as specified in the Task Order. Update the existing site forms if the forms are not on the newest version.

Updates may also be required if the results of field observations and/or pedestrian surveys substantially change or require the expansion of previously recorded site information.

1. The requirements for site forms, including updating information for each State, should be in accordance with the requirements stipulated in Site Forms, Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.2.1.

standards in evaluating the collected material.

The Contractor prepared or updated site forms for all sites identified during the survey in accordance with state professional standards and/or as outlined in the Task Order.

The Contractor prepared a report in the

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

2. Site maps in all site forms shall have a scale which can range from one-inch (1 in) equals ten meters (10

m) to one-inch (1 in) equals 25 meters and include contour lines. Site maps shall also include identifying geographical features such as fence lines, power poles, rock outcrops, roads, buildings, etc., site boundary, archaeological features, and artifact scatters (particularly surface artifacts and diagnostic artifact locations). All maps shall include a legend, scale, and north arrow indicating true and magnetic north.

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Archaeological Site Recordation Only:

Small

A007 – I007

Archaeological Site Recordation Only tasks that qualify as Small are those defined as requiring preparation of up to 20 site forms.

Spec Item 4.1.6

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.6.

4.1 .8

Archaeological Site Recordation Only:

Medium

A008 – I008

Recordation Only tasks that qualify as Medium are those defined as requiring preparation of up to 30 site

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.6.

4.1 .9

Archaeological Site Recordation Only:

Large

A009 – I009

Recordation Only tasks that qualify as Large are those defined as requiring preparation of up to 40 site

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.6.

4.1 .10

Archaeological Site Recordation Only:

Extra Large

Archaeological Site Recordation Only tasks that qualify as Extra Large are those defined as requiring preparation of up to 50 site forms.

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.6

See Performance

18, Spec Item 4.1.6.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

A010 – I010

.11

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey:

Very Small

ELINS

A011 – I011

Conduct preparation of site forms as supplemental phase to Archaeological Survey Task Orders.

As specified within individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall prepare a specified number of site records for Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental Specification. To achieve the required recordation size, Task Orders shall be assembled from largest to smallest. For example, a recordation only of 135 site forms would utilize two (2) Extra Large Supplemental Recordation and one (1) Large Supplemental Recordation.

Those surveys that qualify as Very Small are those defined as requiring preparation of up to ten (10) site forms.

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey Task Order includes preparation of site forms only as a supplemental task where the number of sites to be recorded will be specified under an Archaeological Survey Only Task Order. The results of Archaeological Site Recordation Supplemental to Archaeological Survey or Site Recordation activities will be reported in supplemented project report.

Site Forms. Prepare new and/or update existing site forms for each identified site, isolate, and other material discovered and observed in accordance with state or local requirements established for the specific installation and/or the requirements of cooperating agencies, as specified in the Task Order. Update the existing site forms if the forms are not on the newest version.

Updates shall also be required if the results of the pedestrian surveys substantially change the previously recorded site information.

1. The requirements for site forms, including updating information for each State, should be in accordance with the requirements stipulated in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.2.1.

2. Site maps in all site forms shall have a scale that can range from one-inch (1 in) equals ten meters (10 m) to one-inch (1 in) equals 25 meters and include contour lines. Site maps shall also include identifying geographical features such as fence lines, power poles, rock outcrops, roads, buildings, etc., site boundary, archaeological features, and artifact scatters (particularly surface artifacts and diagnostic artifact locations). All maps shall include a legend, scale, and north arrow indicating true and magnetic north.

recorded all sites identified in the survey to a level that provided all the information required to complete the site forms.

The Contractor prepared or updated site forms for all sites identified during the survey in accordance with state professional standards and/or as outlined in the Task Order.

The Contractor provided all required site forms and maps in accordance with state professional standards, contract stipulations, and/or as defined in the Task Order.

The Contractor prepared a report in the

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

4.1 .12

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey:

Small

A012 – I012

Surveys that qualify as Small are those services whose study area is defined as requiring up to 20 site forms.

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

4.1 .13

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey:

Medium

A013 – I013

Medium are those services whose study area is defined as requiring up to 30 site forms.

See Related Information in Spec Item Annex 18, 4.1.11.

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

4.1 .14

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey:

Large

A014 – I014

Large are those services whose study area is defined as requiring up to 40 site forms.

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

4.1 .15

Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental to Survey:

Extra Large

A015 – I015

Extra Large are those services whose study area is defined as requiring up to 50 site forms.

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

See Performance

18, Spec Item 4.1.11.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard

4.1 .16

Archaeological Survey Only Report

ELINS

A016 – I016

Final written reports that pertain only to Archaeological Surveys in Annex 18, Spec Items

4.1.1 through 4.1.5.

Regardless of how many quantities of Survey Only, only one (1) Report will be ordered for this suite of ELINs.

The Archaeological Survey Only Report requires preparation of final written report addressing the specifications of the Archaeological Survey Only Task Order.

This includes, as appropriate, a narrative of the records search; previous research;

prehistoric and historic contexts;

fieldwork methods and results; and field observations; and documenting the results of the records and literature search;

methods and results of the pedestrian survey; and with attached primary site forms (DPR-523 Primary, or other state equivalent), location maps; field notes;

electronic files, and photographs. (See Annex 2, Spec Items 2.5.2 and 2.5.5 for formatting requirements).

completed the primary site forms and location maps in the manner/format specified.

The Contractor completed the Archaeological Survey Only Report in the manner/format

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Archaeological Site Recordation Report

ELINS

A017 – I017

Those final written reports that pertain only to Archaeological Site Recordation in Annex 18, Spec Items 4.1.6 through

4.1.15. Regardless of how

many quantities of Recordation Only or Recordation as Supplemental; only one (1) Report will be ordered for this suite of ELINs.

The Archaeological Site Recordation Report requires preparation of final written report addressing the specifications of the Archaeological Site Recordation Only Task Order and the Archaeological Site Recordation as Supplemental Task Order. The report shall include, as appropriate, a discussion of the records search; previous research;

prehistoric and historic contexts;

fieldwork methods and results; and field observations; and documenting of the records and literature search; fieldwork;

and with attached full suite of site records prepared in accordance with state and local requirements; along with maps; field notes; electronic files, and photographs.

(See Annex 2, Spec Items 2.5.2 and 2.5.5 for formatting requirements).

completed the full suite of site records in accordance with state and local requirements.

The Contractor completed the Archaeological Recordation Report in the manner/format specified.

4.2 Historical

Survey and Evaluation

Conduct a historic resources survey and evaluation investigation for each building, structure, object or landscape (property) to determine if any of the historic properties built prior to 1945, Cold War Era (1945- 1989), or cultural landscapes meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, either individually or as part of a historic district.

The survey and evaluation investigation shall apply the National Register Criteria (36 CFR 60.4) and be conducted in accordance with National Register Bulletin

15. The Historical Survey and Evaluation encompassed the entire project area stipulated within the Task Order.

The Contractor’s Historical Survey and Evaluation encompassed the entire project area stipulated within the Task Order.

The Contractor’s Historical Survey and Evaluation accurately applied the National Register Criteria.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

4.2.1 Historic

Resources Survey and Evaluation

Very Small

A019 – I019

Surveys and evaluations that qualify as Very Small are those services requiring up to five (5) site forms for recordation of properties.

The Contractor shall conduct a field survey, resource recordation, historic research, preparation and/or update of site forms, updating and amendment of existing National Register forms, and report preparation.

This effort will be issued based on the number of site forms required for the evaluation as identified by the Government in the Task Order. The Government will identify those properties that can be grouped together on site forms in order to facilitate survey and evaluation. Prior to Task Order award, the Government shall identify these groupings and determine the maximum number of site forms required on the basis of factors such as construction dates; function, size; architecture; potential eligibility, and common recordation practices within a given State. In developing the maximum number of site forms required for a Task Order, the Government will also take into consideration the number of resources to be grouped on a single site form and the level of effort required to survey and record individual properties, if they are not of duplicative types.

A. Field surveys and resource recordation.

The Contractor shall conduct field surveys that include locating, inspecting, and photographing each property identified in the Task Order as part of the survey and evaluation. The Contractor shall completely and accurately record all data required for each site form as specified for each State(s) referenced in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.2.1 where the work will be performed. The inventory data, at a minimum, shall include the building/facility number; year built; year altered or improved; dimensions; historic function(s), and current function.

The Contractor shall also record relevant observations on each resource’s potential integrity and property type. The Contractor’s inspection and photographic effort shall also consider the potential for

The Contractor surveyed and evaluated the properties identified in the task order and completed the requested number(s) of site forms.

The Contractor completed the Survey and Evaluation report in the manner/format specified.

The Contractor submitted copies of each site form to the NTR and appropriate Information Center.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard interior features to be considered as characteristics that qualify a historic property for listing in the NRHP.

Photographs and descriptive data are to be recorded for all interior features identified as character defining. The Government will provide available iNFADS real property inventory data to facilitate fieldwork.

B. Historical Research. The Contractor shall conduct historical research to develop a thorough and accurate historical context statement, relevant historical theme(s) and period(s) of significance, a discussion of property types, resource descriptions, descriptions of historic function(s), and the evaluation of eligibility. As appropriate for each project, the Contractor shall gather and analyze data from or conduct research at appropriately relevant repositories, such as the installation’s Public Works Office or Public Affairs Offices, local libraries and/or archives, the Naval History and Heritage Command, US Navy Seabee Museum at Naval Base Ventura County, and/or the relevant National Archives regional branch.

The Contractor shall develop a historical context utilizing relevant previous investigations, context studies, secondary sources, and available archival repositories with primary sources, such as maps, drawings, command histories, newspapers, and other relevant sources. The historical context and subsequent evaluations must utilize information about historical trends and properties grouped by an important theme in the history of a community, state, or the nation during a particular period of time.

C. Site Forms and updates. The Contractor shall prepare new and/or updated site forms in accordance with the State guidance and requirements referenced in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.2.1 and as they apply to recording historic resources. At a minimum, each site form shall include digital photographs; sketch/location maps;

building descriptions; historical context;

identification of property type (as

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

Performance Standard applicable), and an analysis of and recommendation for National Register eligibility, either individually or as part of a historic district.

D. Updating and Amending National Register Forms. As applicable, the Contractor shall update National Register forms as described in National Register Bulletin 16A and as applicable to historic resources.

E. Report Preparation. The Historic Resources Survey and Evaluation reports shall follow the format specified in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5 and shall be subject to review within the DoD as well as other agencies including, but not limited to, the SHPO, ACHP, BLM, BOR, the National Park Service, etc. At a minimum, the Historic Resources Survey and Evaluation Report shall include:

1. Executive Summary. The

Contractor shall provide an overview of the report’s purpose, the work completed, and a brief summary of findings.

2. Background and Previous

Investigations. The Contractor shall provide an overview map of the study area. The Contractor shall provide a table including the building number;

year built; year altered or improved;

square footage; historic function(s);

and current function for each building; structure, or object under study. The Contractor shall review the findings of previous investigations; the results of previous consultations; and discuss relevant state or nationwide contextual studies.

The Contractor shall also discuss relevant previous programmatic consultations such as DoD and/or DoN Program Comments. For projects in California, the Contractor shall discuss relevant findings of the California Historic Military Buildings and Structures Inventory (Statewide Study, JRP, 2000).

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3. Methodology. The Contractor shall address the methodology and approaches for the fieldwork and historical research conducted. In particular, the Contractor shall discuss how they developed the thresholds for significance and integrity that are utilized in the evaluation. For Cold War-era evaluations, the Contractor shall discuss the unique challenges of evaluating properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years (classified materials, lack of temporal “distance,” highly technical or scientific properties, etc.) and the ways in which these challenges were overcome in the execution of the project.

4. Historical Context. The

Contractor shall summarize the site-specific historical context(s) for the properties under study in the Task Order. This section shall include the results of the Contractor’s research efforts. The Contractor shall provide a historical context(s) for understanding the physical development of the local study area over time. The Contractor shall also situate the resources within broader historical contexts and historical themes by utilizing the data contained in state or nationwide contextual studies. In the State of California, the identified contexts, themes, and property types utilized for the evaluation shall be consistent with the California Historic Military Buildings and Structures Inventory (Statewide Study) (JRP, 2000). For work in states without a context study, the State of California’s document shall be used as guidance and other relevant statewide contexts should be referenced.

5. Description and Analysis of

Resources and Property Types. The Contractor shall provide physical

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Performance Standard descriptions of the resources surveyed and shall describe and analyze the relevant property type groupings that are utilized to evaluate National Register eligibility.

6. Recommendation of Eligibility:

The Contractor shall utilize all relevant data to evaluate the National Register eligibility of the properties identified in the Task Order. This section shall evaluate eligibility for each resource individually and as a potentially contributing element to a historic district(s). The evaluation of eligibility shall conform with 36 CFR

60.4 and shall be conducted in a manner consistent with National Register Bulletin number 15, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. The survey and evaluation report shall consider the significance and integrity of the buildings, structures, objects, and landscapes within all relevant historic and geographic contexts. The report shall provide substantiated arguments for each resource’s determination of eligibility or ineligibility.

Substantiated arguments by property type are acceptable when property type groupings are used to facilitate evaluation. The Contractor shall also consider the potential for resources to have been reused over time and the potential for multiple periods of significance. The Contractor shall also include a table listing the evaluated buildings and structures that includes, at a minimum; building number, year built, year altered or improved, square footage, historic function(s), current function, property type (as applicable), and recommendation of NRHP eligibility.

The Contractor shall also provide a site map in GIS that depicts the evaluated properties and any identified historic properties and historic district boundaries, as appropriate. After the report is finalized, the Contractor shall submit

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Performance Standard the Final Report to the responsible

7. Documentation of Sources. The report shall include a comprehensive bibliography with specific citations for works utilized and cited. Historic Resources reports shall utilize “The Chicago Manual of Style” as referenced in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.2, “Format.”

8. Site Forms and Amended National

Register Forms. The Contractor may also group resources by “property type,” as defined in National Register Bulletin 15, to facilitate evaluation.

A photograph and physical description shall be provided for each resource surveyed. Representative photographs and physical descriptions are acceptable for duplicative resource types. One (1) copy of each site form shall be submitted to the responsible Information Center as a draft to initiate the assignment of identifiers.

After the report is final, the Contractor shall submit copies of the site forms with the State assigned permanent identifiers to the appropriate Information Center. Any site forms, site form updates, or amended National Register forms shall be included in the survey and evaluation report as an appendix.

9. GIS Data Layers. In accordance with Spec Item 2.5.5, “Final Report,” the Contractor shall provide GIS data layers depicting (1) the resources that were surveyed and evaluated, and (2) properties (including historic district boundaries) recommended as NRHP eligible.

4.2.2 Historic

Survey and Evaluation:

Small

Surveys and evaluations that qualify as Small are those services requiring up to 15 site forms for the recordation of properties.

See Related Information in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.2.1.

See Performance

18, Spec Item 4.2.1.

Item Title Performance Objective Related Information

A020 – I020

4.2.3 Historic

Survey and Evaluation:

Medium

A021 – I021 qualify as Medium are those services requiring up to 25

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.2.1.

4.2.4 Historic

Resources Survey and Evaluation:

Large

A022 – I022 qualify as Large are those services requiring up to 35

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.2.1.

4.2.5 Historic

Resources Survey and Evaluation:

Extra Large

A023 – I023 qualify as Extra Large are those services requiring up to 45 site forms for the

See Performance Standards in Annex 18, Spec Item 4.2.1.

4.3 Archaeological

Evaluation and Eligibility Investigation –

Prehistoric Period Sites

The Contractor shall conduct an Archaeological Evaluation and Eligibility Investigation and prepare a report for archaeological resources eligibility on specified prehistoric period archaeological sites or site loci within a study area identified by each Task Order. A Locus is defined as a discrete portion of an archaeological site that may consist of a midden deposit, one or more closely grouped features, a collection of artifacts, or a combination of the above.

The Contractor shall determine if any of the prehistoric period archaeological resources evaluated during the investigation are eligible for listing to the NRHP. Each investigation shall include a records and literature search, investigative field work, site recordation, site forms, laboratory methods and data analysis, and report component preparation. The preparation of a core report for Archaeological Evaluation and Eligibility is stipulated as a separate Spec Item under Annex 18, Spec Item 4.3.17. The report components shall be considered the following report sections/chapters:

records search results; research design;

site description; fieldwork results; and interpretations and are expected to vary

The Contractor performed a one-mile records and literature search at the appropriate information center as directed in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.1.

The Contractor used the appropriate regional professional methods and standards in evaluating the site and collected material(s).

prepared or updated

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Performance Standard

Loci are typically separated from other parts of a site by space nearly or completely devoid of artifacts.

As specified within individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall conduct different levels of fieldwork on differentiated site types, apply criteria for eligibility evaluation, and prepare different levels of report documentation.

based on the size and deposit condition category for each site included in the task order.

This ELIN does NOT include the use of backhoe trenches – any backhoe trenching to accomplish archaeological excavation will be specified separately.

A. Site Size Categories:

1. Small Site/Locus – Artifacts, features, and midden covering an area no more than 500 m2.

2. Medium Site/Locus – Artifacts, measuring no more than 1,500 m2.

3. Large Site/Locus – Artifacts, measuring no more than 5,000 m2.

4. Extra Large Site/Locus – Artifacts, measuring no more than 20,000 m2.

B. Site Deposit Condition Categories:

1. Vertically Stratified Prehistoric

Archaeological Deposit Category.

Defined as archaeological context, absent bioturbation, that is typically encountered on San Clemente Island and San Nicolas Island.

2. Mixed Prehistoric Archaeological

Deposit Category. Defined as known bioturbated and/or mechanically mixed or otherwise altered soils such as those typically encountered in the coastal slope of California and the interior mountain ranges (e.g. MCB Camp Pendleton, NB Point Loma, MCMWTC Bridgeport).

3. Deflated/Eroded Prehistoric

Archaeological Deposit Category.

Defined as archaeological contexts that have undergone a deflation or erosion from natural environmental forces such as those typically encountered in arid environments site forms and National Register forms for all sites evaluated.

The Contractor prepared a report in the manner and format specified.

The Contractor submitted copies of each site form to the NTR and/or SC, and appropriate

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(e.g. NAF El Centro, MCAS Yuma, NAWS China Lake, NAS Fallon, and MCB Twenty-nine Palms).

4. Indeterminate Prehistoric

Generic evaluation specification for context where the character of the archaeological loci to be evaluated is unknown or cannot be defined at time of an initial Task Order.

C. Records and Literature Search. The Contractor shall follow the specifications for a records and literature search as directed in Annex 2, Spec Item 2.5.1.

D. Field Work. All field work includes some or all of the following methods, as shall be differentiated, below, for Site Deposit Condition Categories, and as may be further specified within individual Task Orders:

1. Site Probing using Shovel Test

Pits (STPs) and/or Auger Probes.

As specified within individual Task Orders, STPs or auger holes shall be excavated in ten (10) to 20 cm levels below surface. STPs shall be 30 cm to 50 cm in diameter and excavated to a maximum depth of 90 cm using hand tools. Auger holes shall be 10 cm in diameter and excavated to a maximum depth of 10 20 feet using hand or power augers. STPs and auger holes shall be placed at regular intervals to determine extent of the subsurface deposit. STP intervals shall be placed at a minimum of three meters (3 m) and a maximum of 20 meters apart. Intervals for augering shall be a minimum of one meter (1 m) and a maximum five meters (5 m). All excavated soils from each STPs and auger holes shall be screened by level, through 1/8-inch wire mesh screen. Artifacts and ecofacts shall be collected from the screen as prescribed in the work plan. Each STP or auger hole shall have an established form for

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Performance Standard recording all data and observations made during the excavation by level.

The recorded observations shall include descriptions of the soil, type of disturbance, and types and kinds of material collected. All STPs and auger holes shall be backfilled after excavation.

2. Alternative Interval Specification for Site Probing using Shovel Test Pits (STPs) and/or Auger Probes on San Clemente Island or San Nicolas Island. As specified within individual Task Orders, auger (or STP) probing shall sample a site’s subsurface deposits within the following locus-size-determined protocol:

a. For small sites and site loci, augering shall probe every two meters (2 m) along a four meter (4 m) grid laid off from the site’s datum. One axis of the grid shall be offset 1/2 m from the site datum, so as to avoid probing on the datum.

Maximum number of augers is 65.

b. For Medium sites and site loci, augering shall probe every two meters (2 m) along a four meter (4 m) grid laid off from the site’s datum.

One axis of the grid shall be offset 1/2 m from the site datum, so as to avoid probing on the datum. Maximum number of augers is 237.

c. For Large sites and site loci, augering shall occur every three meters (3 m) on a six meter (6 m) grid. Maximum number of augers is 413.

d. For Extra Large sites and site loci, augering shall occur every four meters (4 m) on an eight meter (8 m) grid.

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Performance Standard

Maximum number of augers is 943.

3. As necessary, supplemental, finer-grained (e.g., 1 m intervals) or arbitrarily spaced augering shall be used to better define a subsurface feature or locations of targeted recoverable materials, or to adjust to a deposits’ configurations. Areas of multi-loci sites between loci with surface-only deposits, or accountable as transported materials, may be augered at up to eight meter (8 m) intervals (on a 16 m grid) until discrete sub-surface deposits are again encountered at which point the interval returns to that prescribed for the associated locus’s size.

4. Test Units. As specified in the individual Task Order, the contractor shall conduct excavation testing of project sites to assess site integrity, quantify archaeological data sets appropriate to the criteria for National Register eligibility, and recover carbon-source samples for 14C dating. Determination of whether and where to test excavate a site's deposit shall be based in an assessment of observed surface and/or auger data for the locations of concentrated subsurface cultural materials.

5. The test unit dimensions are 1 m x 1 m, but can be specified in the individual Task Order as 0.5 m x 1 m units in a number equivalent to the cumulative areas…