Arrow creek class III cultrual resouce invent

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to conduct a Class III cultural resource inventory for the Arrow Creek Backcountry Conservation Area in Fergus County, Montana. The project involves a comprehensive archaeological survey of approximately 850 acres, with objectives to identify, document, and evaluate cultural resources in compliance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Contractors must perform a site file and literature search, conduct on-the-ground cultural resource identification, record sites using Montana SHPO criteria, and prepare a professional-quality inventory report. The solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price, single award contract with evaluation criteria based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Interested offerors must submit electronic quotes by May 21, 2025, at 1400 MDT, and are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 541720 (Special Studies - Archeology/Paleontology) and a small business size standard of $28 million. The period of performance runs from June 9, 2025, to December 15, 2025, with specific deliverables including digital site forms, site maps, and comprehensive inventory reports. Contractors will be expected to complete the site file search within 30 calendar days, submit draft site forms within one month of fieldwork, and deliver the final report by December 15, 2025. The project will be managed through the BLM's Lewistown Field Office, with the work to be performed in Fergus County, Montana. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Christopher Brailer, and the solicitation number is 140L3625Q0043.