B--FY 2026 SPRO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEYS

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking a contractor to conduct archaeological surveys in the Southern Plains Region, specifically in Oklahoma. The contractor will be responsible for conducting intensive cultural resource surveys, including pedestrian survey transects and shovel test transects, to identify and document historic properties. The contractor will also be required to prepare reports that meet the Secretary of Interior's standards and guidelines, including a research design, environmental setting, and cultural setting. The reports will be reviewed by the Southern Plains Regional Archeologist, the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, and other consulting parties. The contractor will be required to address any comments or corrections from these parties and make revisions as necessary. • The contractor must have experience in archaeological surveys and reporting. • The contractor must have a principal investigator and archaeology field crew supervisor who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification standards. • The contractor must have the ability to conduct fieldwork and prepare reports in a timely manner. • The contractor must be able to work with the Southern Plains Regional Archeologist and other consulting parties to ensure that the reports meet their requirements.