Big hole NB cultural resources survey

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to perform a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Survey at Big Hole National Battlefield in Wisdom, Montana. The solicitation (140P8325Q0012) requires conducting Class I and Class III cultural resource surveys for an area designated for utility demolition, repair, and installation. Key contract requirements include a comprehensive archaeological survey, documentation of findings, and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The technical evaluation will focus on vendor qualifications, past performance, and technical approach, which are approximately equal in importance to pricing. Quotes are due by March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, with questions due by the same date and time, and the period of performance is set from April 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541370 for Surveying and Mapping Services, targeting businesses capable of conducting professional cultural resource surveys. The survey area covers approximately 20 acres, with work to be completed in a short working season from early July to late August due to high-altitude weather conditions at 6,500 feet elevation. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and use the Invoice Processing Platform for payments, with monthly invoicing permitted for completed and approved work. The project site is located 10 miles west of Wisdom, Montana, and requires specialized archaeological skills, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing up to 2 meters deep, and comprehensive documentation meeting Montana State Historic Preservation Office standards. Specific site constraints include prohibitions on mechanical excavation and camping, with nearby Forest Service campground accommodations available.