B--Humboldt Harbor Lighthouse Archaeological Collection Curation Project.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source This is a Sole Source Notice in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(15) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arcata Field Office, (AFO) has the legal responsibility for the curation of Humboldt Harbor Lighthouse Collection which entails the preparation of archaeological collections and to curate them in curation facilities that meet federal standards. The regulations in 36 CFR 79 establish definitions, standards, procedures, and guidelines to be followed by Federal agencies to preserve collections of prehistoric and historic material remains, and associated records, recovered under the authority of the Antiquities Act (16 U.S.C. 431- 433), the Reservoir Salvage Act (16 U.S.C. 469-469c), section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470h-2) or the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 470aa-mm). Due to the BLM policy wherein it states that curation of a collection should be in a regionally appropriate facility for perpetuity (BLM Manual 8140.11B7), Sonoma State University, is the only source able to provide these services. The subsequent awarded contract will be performed 06/01/2023 through 05/31/2027. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 712120 - Archeological sites(i.e., public display). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of sites, buildings, forts, or communities that describe events or persons of particular historical interest. Archeological sites, battlefields, historical ships, and pioneer villages are included in this industry. The attached Sole Source Justification has been made available for review. No solicitation documents exist at this time. This item/service utilizes North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 712120, size standard: $13 million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Firms believing, they have the capability to provide the services must send that information in writing and must show clear and convincing evidence that it can provide the services. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. Responses to this notice must reference notice number 140L1223Q0044 and be sent in writing via e-mail to Branden Bayze at [email protected].