Phase 2 Archaeological Survey Calcasieu (LA)

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Special Notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ1121482) concerning a Phase II Archaeological Survey in the Calcasieu District of Louisiana. The opportunity involves conducting archaeological surveys across 15 sites and will be awarded through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) mechanism. This special notice is specifically targeted at the existing pool of 13 BPA awardees who are pre-qualified to compete for this contract. The solicitation falls under the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities NAICS category (541720) and is categorized under the Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological PSC code (B503). The contract opportunity was posted on March 11, 2025, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to select a contractor to complete a comprehensive Phase II Archaeological Survey across 15 sites in the Calcasieu District. Only small businesses are eligible to participate in this competitive procurement, as the opportunity is set aside exclusively for small business concerns. Potential contractors must be among the 13 current BPA awardees in the established award pool, which narrows the competitive field significantly. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the full RFQ details and prepare their submissions to meet the tight three-day window between the posting and due date. The archaeological survey work will likely involve detailed site investigations, documentation, and analysis consistent with standard archaeological research and preservation protocols. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in archaeological field methods, documentation, and compliance with federal archaeological survey standards.