REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
NUMBER: W9126G-18-SOI-3742
PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2018
Project Title: Cultural Resources Support, Section 106 & 110 Surveys at Nellis Air Force Base
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential
investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force, which provides professional and
technical support for its Cultural Resources in order to facilitate successful implementation of the
16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $1,298,512 is expected to be available to support this
project.
Background: This work requires support to facilitate Section 106 and 110 of 36 CFR 800 the
National Historic Preservation to identify potential historic properties in the APE. This
cooperative agreement shall include Section 106 surveys for Threat Pads, 40 miles of roadway,
and fiber optic installation at Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). This cooperative
agreement also includes Section 110 surveys and/or reports for Range 77, Black Mountain Infill
Survey, Wild Horse Spring/Range 71, and Mud Lake/Seep Springs North Range at NTTR. As
part of the surveys, these projects include Native American consultation to assist the government
with identifying cultural resources and ensuring the government follows federal regulations.
Type of Award:
In accordance with the Sikes Act (Sec. 103A [16 USC 670c-1]) “the Secretary of a military
department may enter into cooperative agreements with States, local governments, Indian Tribes,
non-governmental organizations, and individuals” This project is in support of the Integrated
Natural Resources Management Plan, as directed in the Sikes Act, and as a result, it is anticipated
that a cooperative agreement through the CESU program will be awarded. Such awards may be
administered through a CESU only upon mutual agreement and official authorization by both
parties of the acceptance of the application of the CESU Network IDC rate (17.5%).
Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work:
This research focuses on the following objectives:
1) Objective 1: The purpose of this project is for Section 106 purposes on the Nevada Test and
Training Range (NTTR) for 20 Threat Pads. The NTTR has proposed a need to develop
threat emitter sites for the Air Force mission. These areas will be impacted by development
and may include associated infrastructure (roads, fiber optic cable).
2) Objective 2: The purpose of this project is to conduct a reconnaissance and pedestrian
archaeological survey for Section 106 purposes on the NTTR of 40 miles of existing and
proposed roads. The NTTR has proposed a need to improve/develop roads for support of the
Air Force mission. These roads will need grading and shoulder installation. The Air Force
would like a 100 meter buffer on either side of the roads for survey.
3) Objective 3: The purpose of this project is to conduct a reconnaissance and pedestrian
archaeological survey for Section 106 purposes on the NTTR for 2000 acres. The NTTR has
proposed a need to develop an area for fiber optic cable installation support for the Air
Force mission. These areas will need subsurface disturbance for installation.
4) Objective 4: The purpose of this project is to revise a report for Section 110 purposes on the
NTTR for Range 77 area which will additionally be defined as a Traditional Cultural
Property (TCP). The NTTR has agreed to allow 7,000 acres on Range 77 to be protected due
to high concentration of sacred prehistoric archaeological sites. In much discussion with the
Air Force and NAFB 17 affiliated tribes the Air Force would like to set aside this area for
protections and nominate it officially to the National Register of Historic Places as a TCP
for future protection.
5) Objective 5: The purpose of this project is to conduct a reconnaissance and pedestrian
archaeological survey for Section 110 purposes on the NTTR for 150 acres which will be
defined as the study area at Black Mountain Area TPECR, NTTR, Nye County Nevada. The
NTTR has proposed a need to develop an area for fiber optic cable installation support for
the Air Force mission. These areas will need subsurface disturbance for installation.
6) Objective 6: The purpose of this project is finish a report for Section 106 purposes on the
NTTR for Mud Lake/Wild Horse Spring area and Seeps/Springs on North Range (separate
Section 110 report) (n=20) which will be defined as the Area of Potential Effect (APE). The
NTTR has proposed a need to develop a ground troupe training maneuver area for the Air
Force mission. These areas will be impacted by overland use.
NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and
skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a
proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI.
Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend 18 months from award.
Materials Requested for Statement of Interest/Qualifications:
Please provide the following via e-mail attachment to: Sandra.justman@usace.army.mil and
Sarah.J.Miller2@usace.army.mil (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced 12 pt. font).
1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Duns number, and Contact Information
2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):
a. Biographical Sketch,
b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects,
c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise,
d. Any brief description of capabilities to successfully complete the project you may wish
to add (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.).
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a
board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will
determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of the
Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full
study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience
and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.
Please send responses or direct questions to:
USACE
Ms. Sandra K Justman, Contract Specialist
CESWF-Contracting Division
Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
Office: 817-886-1073
And
USACE
Ms. Sarah Miller, Project Manager
CENWO-Environmental Remediation Branch
Email: Sarah.J.Miller2@usace.army.mil
Office: 402-995-2625
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI are required to be out for a
minimum of 10 working days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin August 10, 2018.