DES NF, BFR RD Post Fire Heritage Survey BPA Call

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6) has issued a Special Notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call targeting cultural resource contractors. The notice pertains to the Deschutes National Forest's Flat Top Fire Reforestation Project, which requires a comprehensive cultural resource survey and documentation. This solicitation is specifically focused on conducting an inventory and preparing a technical report in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The BPA Call will be executed through an existing BPA titled "R6 Professional and Forestry Services BPA 12046W20A00XX", which was previously established through a competitive process. The procurement is set aside for total small business participation and falls under the Support Activities for Forestry NAICS category.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must be current BPA holders specifically authorized for Heritage Resource Surveys and Studies. The Special Notice indicates a narrow window for response, with submissions due by May 29, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of June 5, 2025. The project will be located in the Deschutes National Forest's Bend Fort Rock Ranger District, with a focus on post-fire heritage survey work. Eligible contractors will need to complete a comprehensive cultural resource inventory and prepare a detailed technical report that meets federal preservation standards. The solicitation carries the specific Solicitation Number 1240BE25Q0019 and is categorized under Product/Service Code B525 for Special Studies/Analysis in Natural Resources. Interested parties can contact the procurement point of contact, Andrea Pollock, at andrea.pollock@usda.gov for further information about the BPA Call.