B503--Archaeology Study Phase 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 10) is soliciting Phase I Archaeology Study services for the Chillicothe VA Medical Center through Request for Quote 36C25025Q0911. The procurement seeks comprehensive archaeological survey services covering up to 11.5 acres of greenspace, vegetation, and sidewalks at the Chillicothe VA Hospital Historic District, excluding buildings and roads. Contractors must provide qualified archaeologists meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and deliver services including a detailed work plan, records review, field surveys, utility location verification, and technical reporting in accordance with Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Archaeology Guidelines. The government will evaluate quotes based on pricing, technical approach, and past performance criteria. The original quote submission deadline was September 10, 2025 at 4 PM EDT, but was subsequently extended to September 17, 2025 at 4 PM EDT.

This solicitation is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) that are certified in the System for Award Management (SAM), operating under NAICS code 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The archaeological survey work must be completed within 120 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with services to be performed at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for this engagement. Additional services may be required if archaeological sites are discovered during the Phase I investigation, and the contractor must be prepared to conduct a 1-hour kickoff meeting as part of the project initiation process.