FY25 CCT curation services

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to procure curation services for tribal artifacts found on the Colville Reservation through a sole source award with the Colville Confederated Tribes. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base year and four potential option years, utilizing NAICS code 921150 for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. The procurement will follow a unique acquisition pathway under 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), which allows for a non-competitive solicitation when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. Interested firms with technical capabilities are invited to submit a technical capability statement and business profile to Paula Gross at PGROSS@USBR.GOV within five days of the notice. The Contracting Office retains discretion to either pursue sole source negotiation or compete the requirement based on received information.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement. The proposed contract period spans five years, with the base year running from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and subsequent option years extending through August 31, 2030. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract involves archaeological and paleontological special studies and analysis, categorized under PSC code B503. The opportunity is specifically targeted at the Colville Confederated Tribes, suggesting a highly specialized and culturally specific service requirement. No established small business size standard exists for this procurement, which further underscores the unique nature of the anticipated contract.