Umatilla - sole source labor HR contract

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking archaeological cultural monitoring services from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) for post-construction monitoring of the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway project in Franklin County, Washington. The solicitation requires a tribal archaeological monitor to observe construction modifications aimed at halting excessive erosion at the wasteway outlet. The contract involves three separate 10-day construction sessions, with the monitor required to investigate potential cultural materials and be prepared to address any discoveries of human remains or cultural items. The monitoring services will occur in previously disturbed areas along the Columbia River, with the contractor responsible for providing session monitoring reports, draft and final monitoring summary reports, and attending required meetings. The solicitation is posted under Federal Contract Opportunity ID 968a3df9809c465eb7ebc7b8f5c4529b, with responses due by May 30, 2025.

The contract has no specific set-aside designation and is categorized under NAICS code 921150 for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of B503 for Special Studies/Analysis-Archaeological/Paleontological. The total contract period spans from November 2025 to February 2026, covering approximately 30 total days of monitoring (8 working days per session, including travel days). The place of performance is Franklin County, Washington, specifically along the Columbia River where construction modifications will occur. While specific award value is not detailed in the solicitation, the contract appears to be a sole-source arrangement directly with the Umatilla Tribe for specialized cultural monitoring services. The project is part of the Bureau of Reclamation's infrastructure maintenance and cultural preservation efforts in the region.