NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_AWARD_ON_A_SOLE_SOURCE_BASIS_Museum_Curation.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for a cooperative agreement with the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH) for long-term curation of federally owned archaeological collections recovered from Bureau of Reclamation projects in Oklahoma. The estimated federal award amount is $50,000.00, and the period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with option years extending through September 30, 2031. No competitive solicitation is involved, and no further competition is anticipated.
Under this agreement, SNOMNH will continue curatorial services consistent with federal regulations and Department of Interior museum standards, including annual inventories, cataloging, facility compliance, and maintenance of secure, environmentally appropriate storage conditions. The sole source justification is based on SNOMNH's role as the curatorial repository since the 1950s and its possession of specialized expertise, accreditation, and regulatory compliance capabilities. The award is authorized under 36 CFR Part 79 (Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections), the Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Historic Sites Act of 1935, and the Antiquities Act of 1906. Questions should be directed to Carlos Quiles, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Group, at Carlos_Quiles@ios.doi.gov.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, intends to award a cooperative agreement on a sole source basis to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH).
This agreement is for the long-term curation of federally owned archaeological collections recovered from Bureau of Reclamation projects in the State of Oklahoma.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and no further competition is anticipated.
Recipient:
The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Norman, Oklahoma
Project Title:
Long-Term Curation – Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Estimated Federal Amount:
$50,000.00
Authority:
This award is made under the following statutory authorities, which permit federal agencies to enter into agreements with museums, universities, and similar institutions for curatorial services:
• 36 CFR Part 79, Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections
• Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960
• National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
• Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
• Archaeological Resources Protection Act
• Historic Sites Act of 1935
• Antiquities Act of 1906
Description of Activities:
Under this agreement, SNOMNH will continue to curate Reclamation’s archaeological collections consistent with federal regulations and DOI museum standards. Work includes annual inventories, cataloging, facility compliance, and maintaining secure, environmentally appropriate storage conditions for the collection.
Justification:
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has served as the curatorial repository for these Reclamation collections since the 1950s and possesses the specialized expertise, accreditation, and regulatory compliance necessary to continue this work. Continuing curation at the existing facility avoids risks associated with relocating fragile federally owned artifacts and leverages long-standing federal investment in the repository.
Period of Performance:
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, with option years through September 30, 2031.
Point of Contact:
Questions regarding this notice may be directed to:
Carlos Quiles, Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Group Carlos_Quiles@ios.doi.gov
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