Boundary Archeology Survey, Cahaba River NWR, AL
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140FS325Q0105
- Agency
-
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for a boundary archaeological survey at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, covering 4.5 miles of new fire lines along the western and northern boundaries of the refuge. The contract requires comprehensive archaeological investigation including background and literature reviews, systematic subsurface testing, follow-up testing of positive shovel tests, technical reporting, and curation submittal in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Contractors must have personnel with graduate degrees in archaeology or related fields with specific expertise in Central Alabama history. The evaluation will use a best value tradeoff method considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer. Critical submission dates include questions due by July 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT and quotes due by July 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory site visit encouraged prior to submission.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 million. No incumbent or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the firm-fixed-price contract structure suggests the government will pay predetermined amounts for completed deliverables. The performance period extends from contract award through October 31, 2025, providing approximately 3.5 months for completion of all survey activities. The work will be performed at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama, with the contractor required to conduct systematic archaeological testing along a proposed 9.8 kilometer fire line route. Site visits must be coordinated with Steven Trull at the refuge, and all submissions must be directed to Contract Specialist Fred Riley via email.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotes for the Boundary Archeology Survey, Cahaba River NWR, AL. The anticipated performance period is shown below.
Period of Performance:
Contract award ¿ October 31, 2025
Solicitation 140FS325Q0105 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% Small Business Set Aside and is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2025-03, Effective Date: 01/17/2025. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $19 million.
Terms & Conditions:
Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached included in the Attachment SF 1449-provisions and clauses- 140FS325Q0105.
The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.
In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.
Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.
Instructions
All responsible business may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed- price contract. The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the Instructions to offerors. Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:
1. Site Inspection:
Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.
Please contact the Site POC Steven Trull at steven_trull@fws.gov , 256-848-6833 in regards to arranging a site visit.
2. Question Submission:
All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at Fred_riley@fws.gov no later than Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2:00pm EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.
Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission for 140FS325Q0105.
3. Quote Submission:
Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov, no later than Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 2:00pm EDT.
Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS325Q0105.
Required Submittal Documents:
Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:
- SF 30: If applicable, provide signed amendments (SF30)
- Proposal: Submit a proposal to include your SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC) Name, Email & Phone Number.
- Quote Schedule: Complete the attached document
- Past Experience & References: Complete the attached document or your own version that addresses each element.
Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.
An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include technical, past experience, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweighs the price difference.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
See attached documents:
ATTACHMENT 1 Performance Work Statement
ATTACHMENT 2 Quote Schedule
ATTACHMENT 3 SCA Wage Determination
ATTACHMENT 4 Past Performance Questionnaire
Contracting Officer/Office:
Fred Riley, Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -Joint Administrative Operations (JAO)
fred_riley@fws.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140FS325Q0105_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140FS325Q0105.pdf | ||
| Attachment_4-_Past_Performance_Data_Document.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_3-_SCA_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2-Quote_Schedule.docx | DOCX document |
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