Questions NWO-17-28.pdf

TASK 1: NAFB NATIVE AMERICAN CONSULTATION SUPPORT SERVICES

(RKXF177300)

Rates of Pay: We are informed that the expected rates of pay are as follows: Monitors: $30/hr for 10 hr minimum. NAC: $120/hr. What does the NFE do in the event the tribal monitors and/or NAC expect compensation at a rate different from the rate contracted with the NFE? The specific rate has been agreed upon with the tribes. The way the scope was written there shouldn’t be a different requested rate. Other rates would exceed the total funding provided.

For Optional Sub-task 4: Participation in Professional Meetings, are the tribal member participants entitled to honoraria for the five day conference?

Only the one tribal member that is a presenter/speaker will be entitled to honoraria ($500). The rest of the tribal member participants will receive per diem and lodging for the duration of the conference (up to 5 days).

TASK 2: NAFB NAGPRA STUDY (RKMF177301)

5.0 Task Two - NAFB NAGPRA Study – 5.1.1 Sub-task 1: “…at least 5 tribal representatives and NAC will assist in making contact and arranging visit to museum (14 days)”

a. Is the 14 days cumulative or divided between tribal representatives and NAC? 14 days cumulative, includes the NAC

b. How many days are anticipated for tribal representatives vs.

NAC? Up to 14 days

c. What is the difference between “tribal representatives” and “tribal members” as delineated in the verbiage? Representatives are selected to be involved in the tasks. Members is a more general term and includes everyone.

5.1.2 Sub-task 2: A two-part report and associated documents will be generated on these findings. Part1 - “An ethnographic study of the NTTR which include compilation of all known past ethnographic studies …”

a. Does the ethnographic study require tribal informants? If so, how many? Yes, to gather information at the museum. They will be involved during the 14 day period.

b. Does the ethnographic study incorporate additional tribal informants and on-site interviews or merely an updated literature review/ethnographic summary? Please clarify Compilation of interviews.

Part 2 Ethnographic study section identifies (60 days) for tribal reps.

a. Is the 60 days cumulative? Yes, compiling all information.

b. Are the 60 days for tribal representatives/members or NAC?

What percentage of time is assigned to tribal representatives/members vs. NAC? 60 days is just for the NFE to compile what was collected during the 14 days.

c. Is 60 days the duration assigned to the Tribal review or ethnographic study section? Which one? Tribal review

d. Is the duration assigned collectively to both the tribal review and ethnographic study section or one? Please clarify Tribal Review

e. What is the difference between “tribal review with comments” and “document review”? Please explain Tribal review with comments consists of sending in comments in a formal government DOD setting.

f. Tribal members visiting the museum may consist of elders ranging from 80-92 years of age. What is expected from those individuals who cannot write or articulate their thoughts? These individuals can be recorded with permission or another tribal member can document thoughts and findings.

g. Who is responsible for synthesizing tribal elder/member comments? NAC

h. What provisions will be made for translators if needed? Other tribal members will assist.

i. “Tribal review with comments is required … will be conducted by the tribal members that partake in the museum analyses and the “tribes”.

j. What is meant “and the NAC”? Sentence unclear. Please clarify The NAC will also review.

5.1.3 Subtask 3: identifies a tribal field trip to repatriate the artifacts …” There is no provision for determining repatriation location.

a. When will the determination be accomplished? Discussed during the 14 day period.

b. Who will be involved in making the determination? Tribal Representatives.

c. Does this sub-task require a face-to-face meeting? If so, when, how many days, travel and per diem costs? Requires 1 day, to and from. Occurs on the range. Requires per diem for 4 tribal representatives + NAC.

d. “The NAC will assist in selecting participants and “providing them details” What details? Please clarify The details include where, when, other coordination details.

e. “NAC will assist NFB CRM and NFE in identifying possible repatriation locations.” Who makes the actual selection? NAC makes coordination with tribes. Air Force concurs with selection.

f. When does repatriation occur? If it does occur, it will occur before the end of contract. May not occur.

g. What are the expectations for fulfilling repatriation? To comply with NAGPRA.

h. How many tribal representatives/members are included in repatriation activities? Approximately 4 reps plus NAC.

TASK 3: ROCK ART STUDY (RKXF170413)

6.1.2 Sub-task 2: Fieldwork Phase

a. How many days are projected for monitoring during fieldwork?

Entire duration of field work. Up to 10 days rotations.

b. How is NAC integrated in Fieldwork Phase? He shows up on first and last day.

c. Who coordinates and synthesizes tribal written comments about project sites? NAC

d. Will Document Review Committee be included in this task?

Task 3 and 4 are included in Task 1, subtask 6.

e. Will 8-10 day rotations be possible for conducting archaeological field work? Will all training areas containing the 39 rock art sites be accessible for this king of scheduling (weekdays as well as weekends)? Assuming 2 rotations total. Given restrictions to access, field work might be on and off.

TASK 4: BLACK MOUNTAIN/THIRSTY CANYON PROJECT WORK

(RKX170414)

7.1.1 Sub-task 1: Native American Participation

a. At least four tribal members will be included in field surveys to assist archaeologists. Is $30/hr the monitoring rate? Minimum of 10 hours at $30/hr.

b. Sub-tasks 7.1.1 -7.1.4 do not contain any provisions for including tribal monitors review and write up with NAC involvement. Please clarify. This is under Task 1, subtask 6.

c. Document Review Committee (DRC) is not identified within the existing tasks. Please explain. Included under Task 1, subtask 6.

TASK 5: SPRINGS AND SEEPS STUDY (RKFX170412)

8.2 Sub-task 2: Native American Participation – ethnographic/ethnobotanical research project

a. Who will conduct the ethnographic/ethnobotanical interviews?

Archeologist, ethnographer or botanists? Permission from tribes.

Someone experienced with working with tribes.

b. How much are tribal honoraria assigned to this task? Hourly rate ($30/hr).

c. How many field days vs. travel days? Two – 10 day rotations.

This includes travel.

d. How is the NAC integrated into this task? They’re integrated at the beginning and end of study.

e. Who selects the tribal members? NAC & installation POC

f. Who coordinates tribal member’s scheduling, logistics, and develops synthesis? NAC & Installation POC

g. No tribal write up and synthesis. Please clarify This task should always include a write up at the end of the day.

h. Will 8-10 day rotations be possible for conducting archaeological field work? Will all training areas containing the 74 spring and seep sites be accessible for this king of scheduling (weekdays as well as weekends)? Some areas are very remote and difficult to access. NAFB is wanting to accomplish two-10 day trips.