USDA NRCS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS for CULTURAL RESOURCES SITE INVESTIGATIONS FOR MASSACHUSETTS

The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, on behalf of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Massachusetts State Office, issued this sources sought notice to identify technically competent large and small business firms, including all socioeconomic groups, capable of performing cultural resources site investigations. The agency intends to procure a non-personal services Blanket Purchase Agreement for site investigation and management services. This requirement is identified by solicitation number 12FPC426Q0004 and falls under NAICS 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services and PSC F099 for NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER. There is currently no set-aside designated for this notice.

The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to conduct investigations as defined in the Statement of Work. While the primary place of performance is Boston, Massachusetts, the contractor must manage all service providers independently, as the government will not exercise direct supervision or control. The scope and standards of performance are further detailed in three attachments published on December 16, 2025, which include a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and the primary Statement of Work.

Responses to this market research inquiry are due by January 9, 2026. Interested firms are instructed to submit their materials via email to Crystina Lopez, ensuring the solicitation number is included in the subject line. The information gathered will be used to determine the availability of sufficient business sources before the agency proceeds with a formal procurement.