Regional Archaeological Curation Services for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, Northern Region, New England and New York Districts, FY 25-30
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912P925RA002
- Agency
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ENDIST St Louis
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Place of performance
- In accordance with Performance Work Statement for Regional Archaeological Curation Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Usace), North Atlantic Division (NAD), Northern Region, Sections 2.1 Facility, 2.2 Personnel, and 2.3 Service.
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division, is seeking regional archaeological curation services for the New England and New York Districts through a competitive solicitation. The contract aims to preserve and maintain historic properties and artifact collections in accordance with multiple federal preservation laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act and Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act. Specifically, the services will involve managing archaeological collections, identifying Native American remains and cultural objects, and ensuring long-term preservation of historical artifacts for future generations. The solicitation will use a comparative evaluation method to select a contractor, with proposals due by June 26, 2025. The contract appears to focus on comprehensive archaeological collection management and preservation services that meet stringent federal regulatory requirements.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to qualified contractors in the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities sector (NAICS 541720). The contract will cover archaeological curation services for the North Atlantic Division's New England and New York Districts, with performance likely occurring in those geographic regions. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the contract is anticipated to cover fiscal years 2025-2030, suggesting a multi-year engagement. The scope of work involves complex cultural resource management, including compliance with laws such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and various federal preservation regulations. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in archaeological collection management, preservation techniques, and adherence to federal guidelines for historical artifact stewardship.
Notice text
This solicitation is a comparative evaluation for regional archaeological curation services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division (NAD), for New England and New York Districts. The work is being performed in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (as amended) and 36 CFR Part79. The National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C 306108) requires federal agencies, including USACE, to assume responsibility for the preservation of historic properties and artifact collections under USACE stewardship. The following authorities and regulations require that USACE preserve and maintain such collections for the people of the United States and future generations: the Antiquities Act (54 U.S.C. 320301-320303); Historic Sites Act (54 U.S.C.102303-102304 and 320101-320106); Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act(54 U.S.C. 312501-312508); the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54USC 300101 et seq.); the Reservoir Salvage Act (P.L. 86-523); the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 USC 470 as-mm); the Abandoned Shipwreck Act (P.L. 100-298); 36 CFR 79, Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archeological Collections; EP 1130-2-540, Project Operations: Environmental Stewardship and Maintenance Guidance and Procedures, and ER 1130-2-540, Project Operations: Environmental Stewardship Operations and Maintenance Policies. Additionally, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA, P.L. 101-601) requires USACE to identify Native American human remains and NAGPRA-defined cultural objects and work towards a disposition of these materials following processes and procedures outlined in the law and regulations (43 CFR Part 10).
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