FY25 CCT curation services

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking curation services for museum property associated with shoreline lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation affected by the Lake Roosevelt, Columbia Basin Project in Washington. The solicitation (140R1725Q0046) requires professional management of the Kettle Falls Collections and D0189 Collection, totaling approximately 864 cubic feet currently housed at the Colville Tribal Repository. Key contract requirements include maintaining collections according to federal standards, performing curation activities consistent with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), conducting annual facility inspections, and providing annual reports to the Bureau of Reclamation. The contract period spans five years, from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. The proposal response is due by May 30, 2025, with the NAICS code 921150 designating this as a small business opportunity.

The solicitation is not set aside for a specific group, though it is categorized under the NAICS code for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation appears to be the anticipated contractor for this project. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract involves comprehensive curation services for archaeological collections located at the Colville Tribal Repository. The place of performance is within the CPN Region of the Bureau of Reclamation, specifically at the tribal repository managing the Kettle Falls and D0189 Collections. The contract's scope includes secure storage, record maintenance, research request management, and ensuring the physical integrity of the museum collections, with an emphasis on preserving culturally significant archaeological materials.