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This is a solicitation for Cultural Resource Management Services. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific seeks proposals for multiple indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts to provide cultural resource services predominantly in Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, with potential work in other Pacific and Indian Ocean locations. Services include archaeological surveys, monitoring, analysis, reports, and other tasks performed to professional standards. The base period is one year with four one-year options and a six-month extension. The aggregate contract value is $49 million over five and a half years. Two divisions will be awarded: unrestricted for Japan-funded projects, and a partial small business set-aside for U.S.-funded work. Proposals are due by July 8, 2020. The best value source selection will evaluate experience, small business participation, safety, sample projects, and past performance.

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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

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15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

N62742 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

VELMA S. WONG (808) 474-5720

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 11

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 50 - 56 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 57 - 67 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CODE CODE

B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NAVFAC PACIFIC

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTS BR

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

08 Jun 2020

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N6274219R1800

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 5,000,000 Each BASE YEAR-MAMIZU Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI)/Guam Realignment.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 44,000,000 BASE YEAR - U.S.Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI requirements).

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 UNDEFINED

OPTION FIRST OPTION YEAR - MAMIZU Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI)/Guam Realignment

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 UNDEFINED

OPTION FIRST OPTION YEAR - U.S. Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI

0005 Each OPTION SECOND OPTION YEAR - MAMIZU Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0006 UNDEFINED Each OPTION SECOND OPTOIN YEAR - U.S. Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0007 UNDEFINED Each OPTION THIRD OPTION YEAR - MAMIZU Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISIONAll Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI)/Guam Realignment.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0008 UNDEFINED

OPTION THIRD OPTION YEAR - U.S. Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI

0009 Each OPTION FOURTH OPTION YEAR - MAMIZU Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative

0010 Each OPTION FOURTH OPTION YEAR - U.S. Funds

FFP

CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the Base Year and any of the exercised Option Years.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Cultural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

CONTD

PART 1.0 GENERAL

1.1 General Requirements

1.2 Regular Working Hours

1.3 Holidays

PART 2.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

2.1 Archaeological Survey: Phase I Reconnaissance

2.2 Archaeological Survey: Phase II Detailed Recording/Inventory Survey

2.3 Archaeological Subsurface Testing

2.4 Archaeological Monitoring

2.5 Archival Document Reproduction

2.6 Archival Research

2.7 Backhoe/Front-end Loader

2.8 Carbonized Wood Species Identification

2.9 Carbonized Wood Species Identification Screening

2.10 Ceramic Analysis

2.11 Charcoal Particle Counts

2.12 Chemical Soils & Sediment Analysis

2.13 Collection of General Archaeological Materials

2.14 Cultural and Historical Interpretation

2.15 Cultural Resource Management Overview Surveys

2.16 Data Recovery

2.17 Diatom Analysis

2.18 Document & Other Media Translation

2.19 Electronic Graphics

2.20 Ethnographic, Folklore and Cultural Anthropology Studies

2.21 Faunal Analysis

2.22 Fieldwork in Areas with Potential or Known Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Materials

2.23 Foreign English Editing & Background Information Supplementation

2.24 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2.25 Geomorphological Studies

2.26 Historical Architecture Studies

2.27 Historical Studies

2.28 Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/ Historic American Engineering Record (HAER)/ Historic

2.29 American Landscapes Survey (HALS)

2.30 Historic/Cultural Landscape Studies

2.31 Historic Preservation Studies

2.32 Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans (ICRMP)

2.33 Identification and Inventory of Human Skeletal Remains

2.34 Laboratory Analysis

2.35 Lithic Analysis

2.36 Macrobotanical Identification

2.37 Mechanical Soils & Sediment Analysis

2.38 Meeting Facilitation & Mediation

2.38 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Nomination Form Preparation

2.39 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Studies

2.40 Photographic Documentation

2.41 Phytolith Analysis

2.42 Pollen Analysis

2.43 Pollen Extract Preparation

2.44 Pollen (Field)/Phytolith Sampling

2.45 Radiocarbon Dating—Accelerator Analysis

2.46 Radiocarbon Dating—Extended Counting Time

2.47 Radiocarbon Dating—Priority Processing

2.48 Recovery of Human Remains and Associated Materials

2.49 Report Reproduction

2.50 Residue Analysis

2.51 Scientific Illustration

2.52 Site Protection

2.53 Stable Carbon Isotope Analysis

2.54 Stone Sourcing

PART 3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED DATA

PART 4.0 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

4.1 Artifacts and Other Samples

4.2 Cataloging

4.3 Data Collection

4.4 Deviation of Procedures

4.5 Midden Materials

4.6 Personnel Requirements (JC-5)

4.7 Sampling Procedure

4.8 Soil and Sediment Descriptions

4.9 Statistical Methods and Programs

4.10Task Order Reports

PART 5.0 STIPULATIONS

PART 6.0 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

6.1 Draft Archaeological Work Plan with Burial Treatment and Site Safety and Health Plans

6.2 Final Archaeological Work Plan with Burial Treatment and Site Safety and Health Plans

6.3 Monthly Progress Reports

6.4 Field Summary Report

6.5 Draft Archaeological Report

6.4 Final Archaeological Report

PART 7.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 8.0 GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

PART 9.0 PERSONNEL STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

9.1 Architectural Historian

9.2 Botanist

9.3 Ceramic Analyst

9.4 Editor

9.5 Electronic Graphics Specialist

9.6 Ethnographer/Folklorist/Cultural Anthropologist

9.7 Faunal Analyst

9.8 Field Supervisor

9.9 Field/Laboratory Technician

9.10 Field/Laboratory Assistant

9.11 Geographic Information System Specialist

9.12 Geo-morphologist

9.13 Global Positioning System (GPS) Operator

9.14 Historian

9.15 Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Photographer

9.16 Historical Architect

9.17 Historical Landscape Architect

9.18 Interpretive Design Specialist

9.19 Interpretive Planner

9.20 Laboratory Director

9.21 Lithic Analysist

9.22 Office Assistant Support

9.23 Palynologist

9.24 Photographer

9.25 Physical/Biological Anthropologist/Osteologist

9.26 Professional Mediator/Facilitator

9.27 Principal Investigator (Archaeology)

9.28 Principal Investigator (Historical Architecture and Landscape)

9.29 Project Director (Archaeology)

9.30 Project Director (Historical Architecture and Landscape)

9.31 Research Assistant

9.32 Site Safety Manager

9.33 Translator

PART 10.0 Performance Metrics and Quality Assurance

10.1 General

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide cultural resources management services throughout the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific area of responsibility (AOR), and other areas in the NAVFAC AOR worldwide as needed. The Contractor shall supply all labor, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, coordination, and management necessary to provide safe and effective cultural resources management services in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and may include other locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of cognizance. All work conducted under this contract shall conform to the statutes, regulations, instructions and guidelines provided in Attachment J-1 Reference Documents of Section J.

1.2 REGULAR WORKING HOURS. The Government’s regular working hours vary by activity and are normally between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays except Federal holidays and other days specifically designated by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.1 HOLIDAYS. Federal holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

2.0 SPECIFIC TASKS.

Cultural resources management services required under this contract relate to several different types of tasks to be conducted in accordance with commonly accepted professional archaeological and historic preservation standards. In the absence of instructions from the Contracting Officer or designated COR, work conducted under this contract shall conform to the provision of the documents listed in Attachment J-1 Reference Documents of Section J. For each task, the Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate clearances and permits are obtained prior to commencement of fieldwork. The types of tasks include, but are not necessarily restricted to, the following:

2.1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY: PHASE I RECONNAISSANCE. The purpose of Phase I archaeological reconnaissance surveys conducted under this contract will be to find, preliminarily record, and report archaeological sites within designated survey areas. This task will be overseen by a professional Archaeologist (FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231 dated June 20, 1997). Sufficient background research shall be conducted to identify known archaeological resources and to identify potential types and density of archaeological resources expected within designated survey areas. Archaeological reconnaissance surveys will be conducted in sufficient intensity to reasonably find all historic properties (as defined in the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing rules and regulations) that may be visible on the surface of the ground. This applies to areas of rugged terrain, areas with heavy vegetation cover and limited visibility, and areas with more open terrain. The method and spacing of transects and the level of recording and reporting will be determined through the negotiation of individual Scopes of Work for each contract Task Order.

2.1.1 Preliminary recording shall include:

2.1.1.1 Site locations shall be geographically referenced on a topographic map using precise methods and technologies such as global positioning system instrumentation with sub-meter accuracy.

2.1.1.2 Site descriptions shall include, at a minimum, the approximate dimensions, number of associated features, morphological type, and if evident, function, surface artifacts present, cultural affiliation or occupational period, vegetation, and ground surface visibility.

2.1.1.3 Illustrations shall include, at a minimum, a sketch map or photograph of each feature and a site plan view map indicating the geographical relationship of all the features within the site.

2.1.1.4 Description of site integrity in terms of the degree to which it resembles its prehistoric or historic appearance, including physical materials, design features, aspects of period construction style, and the degree to which remaining evidence can provide specific data that address important regional research questions.

Integrity evaluations should take into consideration the seven (7) aspects of integrity including location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Historic integrity enables a property to illustrate significant aspects of its past, and is a composite of the seven qualities listed above. Some aspects of integrity will be more important than others depending on which National Register criterion/criteria the property is eligible under and its character defining features. The integrity of archaeological resources is generally based on the degree to which remaining evidence can provide important information. All seven qualities do not need to be present for eligibility as long as the overall sense of past time and place is evident.

2.1.1.5 Determinations of site significance shall follow the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and apply the criteria of eligibility for the NRHP listing as stated in 36 CFR Part 60. Sites determined eligible for the NRHP shall include a detailed narrative explanation of why a site is significant (incorporates description of integrity as indicated above), including a statement of significance as described in National Register Bulletin 16A (pp. 45-48), and identification of character defining features. Likewise, sites determined not to be eligible for listing on the NRHP shall have robust narrative justifications for why integrity is not met, and/or why the National Register criteria are not met.

2.1.2 Phase I reconnaissance survey reports will be prepared in accordance with Attachment J-2 Outline for Draft Final and Final Archaeological Reports and Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications in Section J, and will address the general project background, physical environment, anticipated archaeological findings, survey findings, and the context and condition of sites. Phase I reconnaissance reports will also make suggestions for further research.

2.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY: PHASE II DETAILED RECORDING/INVENTORY SURVEY. The purpose of Phase II archaeological surveys under this contract will be to conduct detailed recording and reporting of those cultural resources found during previous studies, including Phase I surveys, and during Phase II itself. This task will be overseen by a professional Archaeologist (FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231 dated June 20, 1997). The Contractor shall collect sufficient data to enable the evaluation of all historic properties in terms of the criteria of eligibility for NRHP listing as stated in 36 CFR Part 60. Phase II surveys include subsurface testing, such as shovel tests, backhoe trenches, and controlled excavation units, as a standard procedure by which to determine the presence and nature of subsurface cultural deposits that may be present in the survey area. Data collected during subsurface testing shall be sufficient to characterize the nature of all major deposits and strata, regardless of cultural content, and to discuss their known extent through vertical and horizontal space.

2.2.1 Detailed recording shall include, at a minimum:

2.2.1.1 Documentation of site locations including site boundaries and feature locations. Site boundaries and feature locations shall be geographically referenced on a topographic map using precise methods and technologies such as a global positioning system instrumentation with sub-meter accuracy.

2.2.1.2 Site descriptions shall include, at a minimum, horizontal and vertical site dimensions, number and type of associated features, morphological type, function, surface and subsurface artifacts present, cultural affiliation or occupation period, vegetation, ground surface visibility, subsurface testing results, and available chronological data such as results from relative or absolute dating techniques.

2.2.1.3 Illustrations shall include, at a minimum, a scale map of each feature within the site, and a site plan view map drawn to scale indicating the geographical relationship of all features within the site

2.2.1.4 Photographs shall minimally be taken of each feature and site encountered using a north arrow and scale;

extraneous materials, such as backpacks and water bottles, will be positioned out of the photograph.

2.2.1.5 Description of site integrity in terms of the degree to which it resembles its prehistoric or historic appearance, including physical materials, design features, aspects of period construction style, and the degree to which remaining evidence can provide specific data that address important regional research questions, as stated in the project research design. Integrity evaluations should take into consideration the seven (7) aspects of integrity including location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Historic integrity enables a property to illustrate significant aspects of its past, and is a composite of the seven qualities listed above. Some of these aspects of integrity will be more important than others depending on which National Register criterion/criteria the property is eligible under and its character defining features. The integrity of archaeological resources is generally based on the degree to which remaining evidence can provide important information. All seven qualities do not need to be present for eligibility as long as the overall sense of past time and place is evident.

2.2.1.6 Determinations of site significance shall follow the NHPA, and apply the criteria of eligibility for the NRHP listing as stated in 36 CFR Part 60. Sites determined eligible for the NRHP shall include a detailed narrative explanation of why a site is significant (incorporates description of integrity as indicated above), including a statement of significance as described in National Register Bulletin 16A (pp. 45-48), and identification of character defining features. Likewise, sites determined not to be eligible for listing on the NRHP shall have robust narrative justifications for why integrity is not met, and/or why the NRHP criteria are not met.

2.2.2 Phase II survey reports will be prepared in accordance with Attachment J-2 Outline for Draft Final and Final Reports and Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications in Section J, and will contain detailed discussions of the project background, physical environment, previous archaeological and historical research, anticipated findings, research methods, detailed descriptions of identified cultural resources, maps or photographs for each resource, a detailed description and analysis of the nature and findings of subsurface testing, a detailed description and analysis of all recovered artifact and midden materials with appropriate illustrations, and a discussion section that looks at results from the survey and provides a synthesis of findings along with the associated interpretation. Preliminary evaluation of the site significance in terms of 36 CFR Part 60 criteria shall be presented as a separate, stand-alone component of the draft report. The Government may request that site significance evaluations be included with, or incorporated into, the final report.

2.3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUBSURFACE TESTING. This task is designed to identify subsurface archaeological resources and is often conducted during data recovery. This task will be overseen by a professional archaeologist (FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231 dated June 20, 1997). Subsurface testing is used to define the vertical and horizontal extent of these resources, and/or to recover substantive information from archaeological sites by use of subsurface excavation techniques. This includes the preparation of a Subsurface Testing Plan or Data Recovery Plan, planning and digging controlled excavation units, laboratory analysis of collected materials, and preparation of an Archaeological Subsurface Testing report or Data Recovery Report in accordance with Attachment J-2 Outline for Draft Final and Final Reports and Attachment J-3 – General Report Specifications in Section J. These documents will contain detailed discussions of the project background, physical environment, previous archaeological and historical research, anticipated findings, research methods, detailed descriptions of identified features and cultural materials, plan maps, photographs, and sediment profiles, a detailed description and analysis of the nature and findings of subsurface testing, a detailed description and analysis of all recovered artifact and midden materials with appropriate illustrations, and a discussion section that looks at results from the excavation and provides a synthesis of findings along with the associated interpretation.

Subsurface testing projects may range in size and scope from the exploration of relatively small areas of only a few meters in diameter or linear extent, to extensive testing such as along the linear corridors of pipelines, and to broad areas of potential or known archaeological deposits (such as stabilized sand dunes). Testing may include the use of trowel tests, shovel probes or shovel skims, hand excavations, coring or other environmental sampling techniques, and the use of backhoes or other mechanized equipment. Data collected shall be sufficient to characterize the nature of all major deposits and strata regardless of cultural content, discuss their known extent through vertical and horizontal space, and enable significance evaluation in accordance with the NRHP criteria in 36 CFR Part 60.

2.4 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING. The primary purpose of archaeological monitoring conducted under this contract is to minimize or mitigate adverse effects to archaeological resources during construction and other ground disturbing activities. This task will be overseen by a professional Archaeologist (FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707- 337231 dated June 20, 1997). The archaeological resources encountered during monitoring are usually underground and may or may not have been known to exist before ground disturbance.

The archaeological monitoring task includes the identification, recording and analysis of archaeological resources as well as non-cultural, recent historic and modern deposits, during construction or other ground disturbing activities.

Data collected shall be sufficient to characterize the nature of all major deposits and strata, regardless of cultural content, discuss their known extent through vertical and horizontal space, and permit the evaluation of the resource in terms of the NRHP criteria in 36 CFR Part 60.

The Contractor may be required to prepare an Archaeological Monitoring Plan prior to fieldwork. Monitoring plans shall include project and project area description, reason for monitoring, anticipated findings, fieldwork methods to be used, treatment of resources encountered, and methods of recordation. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the Government before being implemented.

The Contractor may be required to perform data recovery should artifacts and/or human skeletal remains be inadvertently discovered during monitoring projects. Data recovery should follow the facility’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) on such an occurrence as well as follow NAGPRA regulations as appropriate. The Contractor should plan for a base number of inadvertent finds being made based on the previous archaeology and history of the area. Data recovery work should not extend beyond what is necessary to ensure any remains within the footprint of the construction are properly addressed.

An inventory of skeletal remains found during the monitoring project should be kept with a basic profile of the remains being made by a qualified Physical/Biological Anthropologist or Osteologist. Information in the profile includes but is not limited to the skeletal element found, percent of skeletal element found, probable age and sex of individual, and any non-metric observations made. A formatted database with all requested fields will be sent to the contractor to insert the information then submit at with the draft and final monitoring report. The submitted data will be added to a compiled NAGPRA database to be used for repatriation of the remains.

Monitoring and resource locations will be geographically referenced on a topographic map using precise methods and technologies such as global positioning system instrumentation with sub-meter accuracy.

Archaeological monitoring report(s) shall be prepared in accordance with Attachment J-2 Outline for Draft Final and Final Archaeological Reports and Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications of Section J, and will contain a discussion of the reason for monitoring, specific methods and techniques used, deviations from the monitoring plan, detailed findings, site descriptions, results of laboratory analyses, and a discussion section that looks at results from the monitoring and provides a synthesis of findings along with the associated interpretation.

2.5 ARCHIVAL DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION. This task includes reproduction of literature, documents, technical studies, photographs, and other records found in libraries, government agencies, private firms, and archives that are pertinent to the management of cultural resources in a specified project area. The reproduction of archival documents and photographs is treated separately from that of the research itself in that the number and types of documents to be reproduced may vary significantly from project to project. In some cases, archival research may entail the extensive use of maps and photographs and may require multiple copies or high-resolution copies of such documents.

The types of documents to be reproduced under this sub-task would include books and unpublished manuscripts, maps, blueprints, line drawings, and photographs. Original size versions as well as enlargements or reductions may be required. Because of the fragility or size of maps, blueprints, and line drawings, it may be necessary to have them photographically reproduced. Books may be purchased, instead of reproduced, with the approval of the Contracting Officer or designated COR.

2.6 ARCHIVAL RESEARCH. This task includes identification and analysis of literature, documents, technical studies, photographs, and other records found in libraries, government agencies, private firms, and archives that are pertinent to the management of cultural resources in a specified project area. The task includes an analysis of the documentation and the preparation of a report in accordance with Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications of Section J, which incorporates the data gathered.

2.7 BACKHOE/FRONT-END LOADER. This task provides for the use of earth moving machinery (backhoe/front-end loader) and qualified operators well trained and experienced to operate the machinery.

2.8 CARBONIZED WOOD SPECIES IDENTIFICATION. The purpose of this task is to positively identify carbonized plant material before it is submitted for radiocarbon analysis, or as an adjunct to radiocarbon analysis if the sample is large enough to be divided. Plant parts and numbers, scientific names, and common names are to be provided by the Contractor. An interpretive report will be required if enough numbers of samples are submitted for meaningful interpretation. Data shall be stored into the project relational database.

2.9 CARBONIZED WOOD SPECIES IDENTIFICATION SCREENING. The purpose of this task is to provide a simple technique for wood species identification to assure that only samples representing short-lived species are submitted for radiocarbon analysis. Plant parts and numbers, scientific names, and common names are to be provided by the Contractor. Data shall be stored in the project relational database.

2.10 CERAMIC ANALYSIS. This task provides for the detailed analysis of both historic and prehistoric earthenware (e.g., Chamorro pottery) stoneware, and porcelain. Reporting shall minimally include a detailed discussion of laboratory and analytical methods, results, summary discussion, interpretative synthesis of results with illustrations, photographs, statistical graphics, discussion of unexpected or unusual findings, and noteworthy contributions to the anthropological and archaeological understanding of the subject ceramics. Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database.

2.11 CHARCOAL PARTICLE COUNTS. The purpose of this task is to count the microscopic charcoal particles present in paleontological samples that are submitted for pollen, phytolith, diatom or other microfossil analyses, or when only charcoal particle count is required. The report shall minimally include the grain-count, appropriate statistical analysis, summary discussion and interpretation of the results with illustrations and statistical graphics, and highlighting unexpected or unusual findings. Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database.

2.12 CHEMICAL SOILS & SEDIMENT ANALYSIS. This task provides for the chemical analysis of soil and sediment samples, and the reporting of the methods and findings. Typical analysis is considered to be a 5-suite chemical test (nitrogen, potassium, oxygen, pH, and organic carbon). Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database.

2.13 COLLECTION OF GENERAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIALS. Procedures for investigation, collection, laboratory analysis, and reporting of general archaeological materials should conform to accepted archaeological standards. Procedures will be designed to ensure collection of the maximum amount of significant archaeological information.

The following minimum information will be recorded: the local environment; a description of the soil matrix; the form, fill, contents, and provenience data of diagnostic artifacts and archaeological features, and other features detectable; and the extent of damage sustained as a result of the impacting process.

Laboratory Analysis shall include all standard archaeological laboratory procedures including cleaning, sorting, identification, labeling, and packing of items collected, as well as reporting of results. Data recovered will include recordation of basic attributes of the artifacts, which may include traditional materials like lithics and midden as well as historic materials such as glass and ceramics. All data generated shall be stored in a relational database, such as Microsoft Access, which is compatible with Government programs and can easily be integrated into an existing geographical information system.

This sub-task includes Phase I, Phase II, archaeological subsurface testing, monitoring, and data recovery of all archaeological materials other than human remains or materials associated with human remains.

If human remains are encountered during the recovery of general archaeological materials, the Contractor is to immediately notify the Contracting Officer or designated COR.

Collection locations will be geographically referenced on a topographic map using precise methods and technologies such as global positioning system instrumentation with sub-meter accuracy.

2.14 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION. This task provides for the use of a qualified interpretive specialist, such as an interpretive planner or interpretive design specialist, to design and implement interpretive plans and programs for cultural and historical features, site, districts, and general themes. Interpretation may require the production of exhibits and signs, text and design, graphic design and layout, illustration, creation of maps or other graphics, and interpretive design.

2.15 CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW SURVEYS. The Overview Survey task is an inspection of military land conducted to identify cultural resources that may be present. The overview task includes background research and review of installation records, as well as limited visual examination of archaeological sites and possible historic districts, buildings, structures, or objects that may qualify for NRHP listing. This task will also include documentation of cultural resources such as cultural or archaeological landscapes that are not NRHP property types. Visual examinations shall include tasks such as field checks to verify previously documented archaeological sites, visual inspections of potentially historic buildings and structures, and reconnaissance-level surveys of unsurveyed areas likely to contain archaeological and cultural resources. In addition to a qualified archaeologist, this task may require the services of a historic preservation professional (having the qualifications meeting or exceeding those listed in the FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231).

The end product of the Overview Survey will be a written report that describes fieldwork methods, provides a descriptive overview of studied cultural resources (including the potential for other resources to be present in a given area) and provides recommendations for long-term management of these resources. The Contractor shall perform the survey and prepare the report in accordance with the guidelines provided in Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications in Section J, except as may be further defined and tasked in the contract Task Order.

2.16 DATA RECOVERY. This task includes collection, recording, analysis, and reporting of archaeological materials affected by natural and human-induced processes such as soil erosion, construction, or other human activity. This task will be overseen by a professional archaeologist (FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231 dated June 20, 1997). Data collected shall be sufficient to characterize the nature of all major deposits and strata, regardless of cultural content, and to discuss their known extent through vertical and horizontal space. The Contractor shall be prepared to initiate such tasks within 24 hours of a request by the Contracting Officer or designated COR.

Archaeological data recovery report(s) shall be prepared in accordance with Attachment J-2 Outline for Draft Final and Final Archaeological Reports and Attachment J-3 General Report Specifications of Section J. The report shall contain a discussion of the reason for data recovery, specific methods and techniques used, deviations from the data recovery plan, detailed findings, site descriptions, results of laboratory analyses, and a discussion section that looks at results from the data recovery and provides a synthesis of findings along with the associated interpretation.

2.17 DIATOM ANALYSIS. This task provides for the analysis and reporting of diatoms by a qualified analyst such as a phycologist or archaeologist with a specialization in phycology or paleobiology. The Contractor shall prepare, process, and analyze each sample in conformance with current standards and practices. Reporting shall minimally include: a detailed discussion of laboratory and analytical methods; a listing of all identified diatom specimens by species and sample number; a listing of the numbers and varieties of unidentified specimens, and a discussion of the reasons why they could not be identified (e.g., lack of comparative specimens); and a summary discussion and interpretative synthesis of results with illustrations and statistical graphics, highlighting unexpected or unusual findings. Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database.

2.18 DOCUMENT & OTHER MEDIA TRANSLATION. This task provides for written translation of documents, reports, books or other media, exhibits, signs, murals, website text, or maps, from English into another language or from another language into English. Languages may include, but are not limited to, Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Korean.

2.19 ELECTRONIC GRAPHICS. This task provides for the use of an Electronic Graphics Specialist to create professional quality maps and drawings to be incorporated into the hard copy report and electronic deliverable, as required by each task order. The native program used to generate these products shall be compatible with Government systems, and products shall be submitted in a manner that enables the Government to reproduce and manipulate the contents. Electronic graphic products shall be in a format that allows for integration into an existing GIS without further modification.

2.20 ETHNOGRAPHIC, FOLKLORE AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY STUDIES. This task provides for the use of an Ethnographer/Folklorist/Cultural Anthropologist as defined in FR Vol. 62 (119): 33707-337231 to conduct ethnographic, ethnohistoric, and folkloric studies to identify and document folk cultures and life ways associated with historic, prehistoric properties and traditional cultural places and to acquire information on traditional land use and practices. Reporting shall minimally include interview transcript summaries, data analysis, and interpretive synthesis of findings. Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database, as appropriate. Studies of this nature designed to identify Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP) shall follow the guidelines presented in National Register Bulletin 38, as well as any forthcoming TCP guidance currently being developed by the National Park Service.

2.21 FAUNAL ANALYSIS. This task involves the analysis of all non-human faunal resources recovered during the course of an archaeological project, except for shellfish remains, which will be analyzed as part of the standard processing of material under Recovery of General Archaeological Materials and Archaeological Subsurface Testing.

This task involves the sorting, analysis and identification of faunal remains by a qualified analyst utilizing an adequate comparative collection. The analyst will study each element and categorize it to the most specific level of identification possible.

The report shall include: a description of the nature of the comparative collection used; the methods employed for analysis, counting, and measurement (if used); counts of identified elements by provenance, utilizing NISP (number of individual specimens) counts and MNI (minimum number of individuals); bone weights and animal age information, if appropriate; the nature and size of any unidentifiable samples; and observations concerning any unusual characteristics of the faunal assemblage (e.g. butchering marks, apparent over or under representation of individual element types or taxa in general, rodent or other carnivore post-mortem gnawing, etc.) with illustrations and statistical graphics. Resulting data shall be integrated into the project relational database.

2.22 FIELDWORK IN AREAS WITH POTENTIAL or KNOWN HAZARDOUS WASTE OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Known or suspected contaminants may be present at construction or demolition project sites and include contaminants such as pesticide, lead paint, asbestos, petroleum, and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) exceeding Federal standards. In addition, this contract may occasionally be used to support the Navy’s environmental restoration efforts at sites with known or suspected contaminants or in areas containing materials of explosive concern (MEC).

Fieldwork associated with this task may include Phase I and Phase II survey, monitoring, data recovery, and subsurface testing.

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