Rodeo Chediski Arch Survey
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 127EAU26Q0030
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Place of performance
- Phoenix, Arizona 85006, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for professional archaeological and cultural resource survey services to support Section 106 compliance requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act. The scope of work encompasses intensive pedestrian archaeological survey, cultural resource identification and site recording, GIS data collection and spatial documentation, National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations, and technical reporting compliant with Forest Service standards. Qualified contractors must possess current cultural resource investigation permits for the Tonto National Forest and have personnel with at least two years of professional archaeological experience, including specialized Southwest training and at least one year of experience in Central Arizona. The solicitation evaluation will be based on contractor qualifications, technical approach, and pricing for the two line items: Cultural Resources Inventory and Evaluation (2,747 acres) and NRM Data Entry (28 units). Critical deadlines include questions due no later than March 13, 2026 at 1600 hours PST, with government responses due March 13, 2026 at 1700 hours PST, and final proposals due March 20, 2026 at 1700 hours PST.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring all offerors to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The contract period of performance runs for six months following Notice to Proceed, with the project period originally scheduled from April 3, 2026 to October 2, 2026, covering approximately 2,747 acres within the Canyon Creek area of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. Work will be performed at the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, with delivery and administrative support coordinated through the Payson Ranger District office (1009 E Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541). The contract structure includes three payment installments: 50 percent upon completion of pre-field work and fieldwork, 25 percent upon draft report acceptance, and 25 percent upon final report and deliverables acceptance. Inquiries and all correspondence should be directed to Veronica Beck at veronica.beck@usda.gov.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Note: PoP will be six (6) months after Notice to Proceed. This will be reflected on the resultant contract award. The 1449 WILL NOT be updated as the PoP already reflects a six (6) month period.
Amendment 1 has been issued to update offers due date reflected on the 1449 to match that of this announcement and period of performance.
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services to perform cultural resource survey services in support of Section 106 compliance requirements.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform professional archaeological and cultural resource services, including but not limited to:
- Intensive pedestrian archaeological survey
- Cultural resource identification and site recording
- GIS data collection and spatial documentation
- National Register eligibility evaluations
- Technical reporting and documentation compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Preparation of final reports and site forms consistent with Forest Service standards
Work will be performed within the boundaries of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona.
Set-Aside
This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.
Submission Information
Please submit Q&A NLT 3/13/26, 1600hrs PST. Responses are due 3/20/26, 1700hrs PST. Send all correspondence to veronica.beck@usda.gov
Update #3 ·
Amendment 1 has been issued to update offers due date reflected on the 1449 to match that of this announcement and period of performance.
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services to perform cultural resource survey services in support of Section 106 compliance requirements.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform professional archaeological and cultural resource services, including but not limited to:
- Intensive pedestrian archaeological survey
- Cultural resource identification and site recording
- GIS data collection and spatial documentation
- National Register eligibility evaluations
- Technical reporting and documentation compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Preparation of final reports and site forms consistent with Forest Service standards
Work will be performed within the boundaries of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona.
Set-Aside
This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.
Submission Information
Please submit Q&A NLT 3/13/26, 1600hrs PST. Responses are due 3/20/26, 1700hrs PST. Send all correspondence to veronica.beck@usda.gov
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1 has been issued to update offers due date reflected on the 1449 to match that of this announcement and period of performance.
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services to perform cultural resource survey services in support of Section 106 compliance requirements.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform professional archaeological and cultural resource services, including but not limited to:
- Intensive pedestrian archaeological survey
- Cultural resource identification and site recording
- GIS data collection and spatial documentation
- National Register eligibility evaluations
- Technical reporting and documentation compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Preparation of final reports and site forms consistent with Forest Service standards
Work will be performed within the boundaries of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona.
Set-Aside
This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.
Submission Information
Please submit Q&A NLT 3/3/26, 1600hrs PST. Responses are due 3/13/26, 1700hrs PST. Send all correspondence to veronica.beck@usda.gov
Update #1 ·
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services to perform cultural resource survey services in support of Section 106 compliance requirements.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform professional archaeological and cultural resource services, including but not limited to:
- Intensive pedestrian archaeological survey
- Cultural resource identification and site recording
- GIS data collection and spatial documentation
- National Register eligibility evaluations
- Technical reporting and documentation compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Preparation of final reports and site forms consistent with Forest Service standards
Work will be performed within the boundaries of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona.
Set-Aside
This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.
Submission Information
Please submit Q&A NLT 3/3/26, 1600hrs PST. Responses are due 3/13/26, 1700hrs PST. Send all correspondence to veronica.beck@usda.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 127EAU26Q0030 SF 30 Amend 1.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 Map.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Rodeo Chediski Reforestation Heritage SOW.pdf | ||
| 127EAU26Q0030- 1449 RFQ.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2-Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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