Description
The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing a sole‑source cooperative agreement to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH) for long‑term curation of federally owned archaeological collections recovered from Reclamation projects in Oklahoma. The museum will continue to provide annual inventories, cataloging, facility compliance, and secure, climate‑controlled storage of the artifacts in accordance with federal regulations and DOI museum standards. The award is valued at $50,000 for the initial performance period of October 1 2026 through September 30 2027, with optional extensions through September 30 2031. The sole‑source justification cites the museum’s historic role since the 1950s, its accreditation, and specialized expertise, avoiding the risk and cost of relocating fragile items.
• Sole‑source award; no competitive bidding required.
• Scope: annual inventories, cataloging, compliance checks, and secure storage of archaeological artifacts.
• Performance period: 1‑year base term (Oct 2026–Sep 2027) with up to 4 optional years.
• Funding: $50,000 federal allocation.
• Primary point of contact: Carlos Quiles, Contract Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.