2023 wrfo ethnographic transcription

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
140L1723Q0061
Agency
Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
Responses due
Set-aside
Woman-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
PSC
B503 Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological
Place of performance
220 E Market Street Meeker, Colorado 81641, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office (WRFO) is seeking a contractor to transcribe approximately 15 hours of interviews with the late Clifford Duncan, a representative and consultant for the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation’s Cultural Rights and Protection Office. The transcription work will include file management, editing, coordination with BLM, and associated administrative costs, and is expected to be completed within 12 months from the date of contract award. The contractor must have a Master's or PhD in Cultural Anthropology or Linguistics, experience using the international phonetic alphabet, and previous experience working directly with Ute Tribal Representatives to complete technical transcriptions of the Ute language/dialect(s).

List of services to be provided by the contractor:

  1. Transcription of approximately 15 hours of Clifford Duncan's interviews/recordings.
  2. File management related to the transcription work.
  3. Editing of the transcriptions.
  4. Coordination with BLM.
  5. Administrative tasks associated with the transcription work.
  6. Compliance with all applicable security regulations and handling of sensitive materials.
  7. Return of all government-furnished equipment and documents upon completion of the contract.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

BLM-CO WRFO Ethnographic Transcription of Ute Consultant Recordings, Amendment 002 to add addition Question and Answer to the Q and A Document.

Background: During archival research completed by BLM-WRFO and Living Heritage Anthropology for the Piceance Ethnography Project, multiple recordings of the late Clifford Duncan were discovered. Mr. Duncan was a spiritual leader and consultant for the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservations Cultural Rights and Protection Office. Mr. Duncan visited the Piceance study area and initial review of the recordings indicate they contain invaluable information for the draft report for the ongoing Piceance Ethnography study as well as the pending Ethnographic Management Plan. This transcription effort would create baseline data to share with the tribe and one of the BLM's primary goals of the overarching ethnography resulting in in project and tribal benefit.

General Description of Work: The Contractor will transcribe approximately 15 hours of Clifford Duncan's interviews/recordings. This full effort will include file management, editing, coordination with BLM, and associated administration in a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of contract award and as funding allows for Option Task 3.

Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration www.sam.gov
2. Invoicing and Payment - www.ipp.gov
3. FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Item
5. Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS
6. Type of Contract - Firm Fixed Price
7. Basis of Award - Low Price Technically Acceptable with a thorough review of your technical response demonstrating experience and skill at transcription, successful experience interacting and coordinating tribal matters and a plan of action.

Minimum Requirements for Responsive Quote:
1. Signed and Priced SF18
2. Technical Response
3. Email items 1 and 2 to the POC below no later than the solicitation response date.

Primary POC: Contracting Specialist Anthony Morales - amorales@blm.gov

Alternate POC: Contracting Officer Kerry Spetter - kspetter@blm.gov

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Update #2 ·

BLM-CO WRFO Ethnographic Transcription of Ute Consultant Recordings, Amendment 001 to add Question and Answer Document.

Background: During archival research completed by BLM-WRFO and Living Heritage Anthropology for the Piceance Ethnography Project, multiple recordings of the late Clifford Duncan were discovered. Mr. Duncan was a spiritual leader and consultant for the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservations Cultural Rights and Protection Office. Mr. Duncan visited the Piceance study area and initial review of the recordings indicate they contain invaluable information for the draft report for the ongoing Piceance Ethnography study as well as the pending Ethnographic Management Plan. This transcription effort would create baseline data to share with the tribe and one of the BLM's primary goals of the overarching ethnography resulting in in project and tribal benefit.

General Description of Work: The Contractor will transcribe approximately 15 hours of Clifford Duncan's interviews/recordings. This full effort will include file management, editing, coordination with BLM, and associated administration in a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of contract award and as funding allows for Option Task 3.

Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration www.sam.gov
2. Invoicing and Payment - www.ipp.gov
3. FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Item
5. Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS
6. Type of Contract - Firm Fixed Price
7. Basis of Award - Low Price Technically Acceptable with a thorough review of your technical response demonstrating experience and skill at transcription, successful experience interacting and coordinating tribal matters and a plan of action.

Minimum Requirements for Responsive Quote:
1. Signed and Priced SF18
2. Technical Response
3. Email items 1 and 2 to the POC below no later than the solicitation response date.

Primary POC: Contracting Specialist Anthony Morales - amorales@blm.gov

Alternate POC: Contracting Officer Kerry Spetter - kspetter@blm.gov

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Update #1 ·

BLM-CO WRFO Ethnographic Transcription of Ute Consultant Recordings

Background: During archival research completed by BLM-WRFO and Living Heritage Anthropology for the Piceance Ethnography Project, multiple recordings of the late Clifford
Duncan were discovered. Mr. Duncan was a spiritual leader and consultant for the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservations Cultural Rights and Protection Office. Mr. Duncan visited the Piceance study area and initial review of the recordings indicate they contain invaluable information for the draft report for the ongoing Piceance Ethnography study as well as the pending Ethnographic Management Plan. This transcription effort would create baseline data to share with the tribe and one of the BLM's primary goals of the overarching ethnography resulting in in project and tribal benefit.

General Description of Work: The Contractor will transcribe approximately 15 hours of Clifford Duncan's interviews/recordings. This full effort will include file management, editing, coordination with BLM, and associated administration in a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of contract award and as funding allows for Option Task 3.

Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration www.sam.gov
2. Invoicing and Payment - www.ipp.gov
3. FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Item
5. Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS
6. Type of Contract - Firm Fixed Price
7. Basis of Award - Low Price Technically Acceptable with a thorough review of your technical response demonstrating mastery of the Ute Languages, experience and skill at transcription, successful experience interacting and coordinating tribal matters and a plan of action.

Minimum Requirements for Responsive Quote:
1. Signed and Priced SF18
2. Technical Response
3. Email items 1 and 2 to the POC below no later than the solicitation response date.

Primary POC: Contracting Specialist Anthony Morales - amorales@blm.gov

Alternate POC: Contracting Officer Kerry Spetter - kspetter@blm.gov

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Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Sol_140L1723Q0061_Amd_0002.pdf PDF
Q_and_A_Document_No_2_0002.pdf PDF
Sol_140L1723Q0061_Amd_0001.pdf PDF
Q_and_A_Document_0001.pdf PDF
Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf PDF
Sol_140L1723Q0061.pdf PDF
Attachment_2_-_Wage_Determination.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
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