Wayne National Forest, Phase 1 Heritage/Archeology Surveys
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12444726Q0075
- 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
- Ohio, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks Phase I heritage and cultural resources inventory survey services across approximately 1,000 acres on Wayne National Forest in Ohio, with quotations due September 1 and questions due August 24. This is a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to small businesses with revenues under $28 million, under NAICS 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Place of performance spans five southeast Ohio counties (Athens, Monroe, Washington, Gallia, Lawrence, and Scioto) across the Athens and Ironton Ranger Districts, covering 34 discrete survey units within rugged forested terrain. The contractor must locate and identify all cultural resources over 50 years of age, provide complete inventory documentation, make preliminary National Register eligibility assessments, and prepare reports in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and Archaeological Resources Protection Act. An estimated 30–40 percent of the project area requires subsurface testing. Deliverables include draft report within 270 calendar days, final report within 45 days of review, electronic and hard-copy Ohio Archaeological Inventory forms, ArcGIS shapefiles, and submissions to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.
Key personnel must hold master's degrees in anthropology with demonstrated expertise in GIS/GPS technology and Secretary of Interior Standards certification. Offerors must provide a technical approach narrative (maximum 5 pages) and evidence of at least two similar past projects exceeding $10,000 each. All offerors must maintain active System for Award Management registration. Evaluation follows lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with price firm for 90 calendar days. Prevailing wage rates apply under two separate Ohio wage determinations effective August 2026. Amendment 002 incorporated Q&As and revised wage determinations. The firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated to award no later than September 30.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 002 - Questions and Answers 1 thru 7 are included as a seperate attachment and incorporated into the solicitation. A revised Forestry wage determination is provided and incorporated into the solicitation. The applicable general wage determination has also been provided and incorporated into the solicitation.
Amendment 001 - NAICS code changed to 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities with a size standard of $28M.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444726Q0075 is issued as a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Phase I heritage/cultural resources inventory survey services. This survey is on approximately 1000 acres on the Wayne National Forest.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The small business size standard is $28 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 001 - NAICS code changed to 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities with a size standard of $28M.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444726Q0075 is issued as a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Phase I heritage/cultural resources inventory survey services. This survey is on approximately 1000 acres on the Wayne National Forest.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The small business size standard is $28 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 001 - NAICS code changed to 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444726Q0075 is issued as a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Phase I heritage/cultural resources inventory survey services. This survey is on approximately 1000 acres on the Wayne National Forest.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $11.5 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444726Q0075 is issued as a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Phase I heritage/cultural resources inventory survey services. This survey is on approximately 1000 acres on the Wayne National Forest.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $11.5 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne National Forest, Phase 1 Heritage/Archeology Surveys | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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