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This is a Special Notice — informational only.
The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide archaeological survey services for the Ouachita National Forest.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide archaeological survey services for the Ouachita National Forest. The services will include Big Valley Archaeological Survey Services.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a competitive BPA Call Order against the LMIR BPA. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be chosen based on the best value to the government.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are not being accepted at this time. This is a special notice to comply with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), SUBPART 412.201-1, requiring that all calls above $20,000 be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE).
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has experience with archaeological surveys and natural resources restoration.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is certified in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
Christopher Hamilton
Email
christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov
Phone
(479) 209-3841