Cultural, Historic, and Archeological Resources Support at Fort Belvoir, VA

Auburn University is seeking a service provider to support cultural, historic, and archaeological resources management at Fort Belvoir, Virginia through a comprehensive contract with the Environment and Natural Resources Division. The Request for Proposal (RFP) covers six primary product line items: project management, Section 106 and Section 110 compliance support, Phase II archaeological surveys, Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) review and update, and drafting Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) and Programmatic Agreements (PA). The performance period will run from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, with an estimated workload of 30-50 Section 106 consultation projects, 5-20 building/structure surveys, and 35-50 Phase II archaeological surveys across four priority regions of the Fort Belvoir garrison. Evaluation criteria will heavily weight pricing at 50% (lowest overall cost) and historical performance at 45%, focusing on relevant experience and demonstrated success with similar activities. The solicitation opens on 5/8/2025 and closes on 5/28/2025 at 10:30 AM CDT, with proposals to be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal.

Proposers must be U.S. citizens and provide key personnel with specific qualifications, including a Program Manager holding an archaeology or historic architecture degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates potential restrictions such as requiring a notarized Vendor Disclosure Statement and E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for vendors with offices or employees in Alabama. The archaeological site documentation suggests potential contract value is significant, with extensive survey work across multiple sites including Castle Park, Dogue Creek, East Accotink, and South Peninsula, which collectively comprise 45 potential eligible or unevaluated archaeological sites spanning prehistoric to post-World War II eras. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in cultural resource management, archaeological preservation, and compliance with historic preservation regulations.