Desert Archaeology, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
- UEI
- K7QMPKYDZGE7
- CAGE
- 3JGL6
- Primary NAICS
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- SBA certifications
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Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business· CurrentWomen-Owned Small Business· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3975 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
- Website
- desert.com
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Research & Consulting Services
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $79,517 |
| FY2025 | $91,761 |
| FY2024 | $186,753 |
| FY2023 | $229,149 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Interior | $79,517 |
Contract vehicles
Expired vehicles (1)
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native american consultation meeting, fort huachuca, arizona | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $24,995 | |
| Cultural resources survey | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $74,931 | |
| Comprehensive analysis of artifacts collected. | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $59,124 | |
| Cultural resources inventory | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $264,275 |
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About the company
Desert Archaeology, Inc. is a cultural resources management firm based in Tucson, Arizona, with over 35 years of experience in southwestern archaeology. The company specializes in providing comprehensive archaeological services to federal agencies, including cultural resource surveys, site evaluations, archaeological documentation, and compliance support for historic preservation requirements. Registered in SAM.gov since 2003, the firm is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, which enhances its ability to compete for federal contracts.
The company has performed extensive cultural resource management services across multiple federal agencies, primarily focusing on archaeological surveys and documentation. Desert Archaeology, Inc. has completed numerous contracts with agencies such as the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These contracts have included Class III Cultural Resource Surveys, archaeological project inventories, ecological services support, and site documentation across various locations in Arizona and beyond. Many of these contracts were set aside for small businesses, with contract values ranging from $3,700 to $130,587, and typically involved comprehensive archaeological surveys, site evaluations, and compliance activities to support federal land management and historic preservation efforts.
The firm has also engaged in federal grant work, specifically through cooperative agreements with federal agencies. These grants have focused on specific archaeological research and consultation projects, including a Native American Consultation Meeting at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, a cultural resources survey for the 2021 Maverick Wildfire, and comprehensive artifact analysis. These grant-based projects demonstrate Desert Archaeology, Inc.'s expertise in conducting detailed archaeological research and supporting federal agencies' cultural resource management objectives.
Desert Archaeology, Inc. holds multiple significant Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with federal agencies. These include a $250,000 BPA with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service running through August 2028, a $5,000,000 BPA with the Bureau of Reclamation through April 2025, and a BPA with the Bureau of Land Management National Office extending to February 2026. These IDVs are primarily established under Multiple Award Schedules and are set aside for small businesses, allowing the company to provide on-demand cultural resources management services. The BPAs enable efficient procurement of archaeological surveys, site documentation, compliance support, and related activities across various federal land management projects, leveraging the company's specialized expertise in southwestern archaeological research and cultural resource management.
SBA capabilities narrative
Full Service Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation services; special analyses in ceramics, flaked stone, ground stone, faunal bone, archaeobotanical samples, ceramic petrology, graphics, mapping.
Quick answers
Is Desert Archaeology, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Desert Archaeology, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through August 4, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Desert Archaeology, Inc. hold?
Desert Archaeology, Inc. holds Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business certifications from the SBA.
Which contract vehicles does Desert Archaeology, Inc. hold?
Desert Archaeology, Inc. holds a place on 3 federal contract vehicles, including MAS and PSS.
How much has Desert Archaeology, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $91,761 to Desert Archaeology, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $587,180 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Desert Archaeology, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Desert Archaeology, Inc. ranked #73 in PSC B503 in FY2025.
What is Desert Archaeology, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Desert Archaeology, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Vrsmp class III cultural resource survey (140R3025F0099), from Bureau of Reclamation, on September 18, 2025.
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