Sole-Source Archaeological Collection Curation

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, intends to award a sole-source cooperative agreement to the University of Oklahoma's Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History for long-term curation and secure storage of federally owned archaeological collections.

United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > BUREAU OF RECLAMATION > GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE


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140R6026Q0156
Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 07:36 PM
$50,000.00
1 year base + 5 × 1 year options
Sole Source
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2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT, USA
Description

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a cooperative agreement on a sole-source basis to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, for the long-term curation of federally owned archaeological collections recovered from Bureau of Reclamation projects in Oklahoma. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no further competition is anticipated. The work includes annual inventories, cataloging, facility compliance, and maintaining secure, environmentally appropriate storage consistent with federal regulations and Department of the Interior museum standards. The estimated federal amount is $50,000, with a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and option years through September 30, 2031.

Classification Codes
NAICS712110Museums
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
museum artifact curationarchaeological collection catalogingartifact storage management
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Service
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Published Date
Sep 11, 2026-Offers Due Date
Sep 26, 2026-Inactive Date
Oct 1, 2026-Contract Start Date
Sep 30, 2027-Initial Period End Date
Sep 30, 2031-Option Years End Date
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