Curation assistance for cerberus collection

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for curation assistance of the Cerberus Collection, a five-year contract valued at $268,080.00. The agency intends to award this purchase order directly to the University of Utah's Natural History Museum without competitive bidding. This special notice serves to inform potential contractors of the government's intention to proceed with sole-source procurement while providing an opportunity for other qualified entities to demonstrate their capabilities. The contract falls under NAICS code 712110 (Museums) and is being processed under FAR 13.106(b) authority. The anticipated award date is scheduled for August 15, 2025.

The primary objective of this contract is to secure qualified personnel, equipment, and a climate-controlled, secure facility for the temporary curation of archaeological objects in compliance with 36 CFR Part 79 requirements and Department of Interior repository standards. Key services include freezing objects for pest management, general facility management, protecting materials from unauthorized access, and ensuring BLM Utah personnel maintain access to the collections. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit information demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements by August 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The contractor must operate a facility located near the BLM Utah State Office to facilitate efficient collection transport. The contract requires adherence to federal repository standards and the capability to provide comprehensive museum-quality curation services for archaeological materials.