Cldq fossil prep and repository
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140L5725Q0059
- Agency
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Utah Region
Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 712110 Museums
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management Utah Green River District is seeking professional paleontological services to manage specimens and associated records from the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry located in Emery County, Utah. The contractor will provide fossil preparation services including cleaning, stabilization, and preparation of paleontological specimens, along with secure housing and storage in a compliant repository, collections management, cataloging, documentation, and long-term preservation activities. All work must comply with the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, BLM Manual 8270, 43 CFR 49.15, Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards, and American Alliance of Museums standards, while meeting federal cybersecurity and physical security requirements. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with contractors required to have at least four years of experience in paleontological collections preparation and a facility meeting specific curation standards. Quotations are due by September 3, 2025, for this fully competitive Request for Quotation numbered 140L5725Q0059.
This solicitation operates under the Museums NAICS code 712110 with a $34 million size standard and includes no set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors. The contract encompasses management of substantial paleontological materials including 44 plaster jackets, 200 blocks/specimens, 132 bundles, and 370 bags of materials from the dinosaur quarry. The performance period spans three years and four months, running from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, as a firm-fixed-price, single-award non-severable services contract. The repository facility must be located within 160 miles of Emery County, Utah, and provide climate-controlled storage capabilities. The contractor will be required to provide comprehensive documentation and reporting throughout the contract duration while maintaining compliance with Department of Interior museum policies.
Notice text
Introduction
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Green River District is soliciting quotations for professional paleontological services to manage specimens and associated records from the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) located in Emery County, Utah. This RFQ, numbered 140L5725Q0059, is issued as a fully competitive solicitation under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.003(b)(1) using simplified acquisition procedures.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide professional services for the management of paleontological specimens and associated records over a performance period of three years and four months. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Fossil Preparation: Cleaning, stabilization, and preparation of paleontological specimens from CLDQ.
- Housing and Storage: Secure and compliant storage of specimens in a repository located within 160 miles of CLDQ (Emery County, Utah).
- Stabilization and Preservation: Ensuring long-term preservation of specimens in accordance with industry standards.
- Collections Management: Cataloging, documentation, and management of associated records, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Compliance: All work shall adhere to:
Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA)
BLM Manual 8270
43 CFR 49.15
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) standards
American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards
- Security Requirements: The repository must meet federal cybersecurity and physical security standards for the protection of sensitive paleontological resources.
Performance Period
The period of performance for this non-severable contract is through December 31, 2028.
Acquisition Justification
- Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Simplified acquisition procedures are justified under FAR 13.003(b)(1) due to streamlined evaluation processes and confirmed availability of competitive vendors.
- Competitive Solicitation: This RFQ is fully competitive.
Submission Instructions
- Deadline: Quotations must be submitted by September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT to mrenforth@blm.gov.
- Questions: Direct all questions to mrenforth@blm.gov no later than August 19, 2025.
Additional Information
Vendors are encouraged to submit competitive and comprehensive quotations to support the preservation and management of these significant paleontological resources.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140L5725Q0059.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cldq fossil prep and repository | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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