# SAM #140FS226Q0207

Archaeological Survey and Evaluation Services for Giese Waterfowl Production Area, MN

**Buyer:** USFWS Satellite Tracking Team 2
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 140FS226Q0207
**NAICS:** 115310, 541720

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Morris Wetland Management District, is seeking professional archaeological survey and evaluation services for the Giese Waterfowl Production Area in Stevens County, Minnesota.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Morris Wetland Management District
  - Key contacts: J.B. Bright (Wildlife Refuge Specialist), Khalilah Brown, Caleb Kindsvater (FWS SAT Team 2)
- Services Requested:
  - Phase 1 Archaeological Survey and Phase 2 National Register Evaluation for two archaeological sites (21SE0042 and 21SE0043) within a 6-acre area
    - Includes literature search, ground reconnaissance, shovel testing, site delineation, artifact curation, and preparation of a draft archaeological report meeting Minnesota SHPO requirements
    - Compliance with federal and state archaeological standards and Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4957
    - Final report must include National Register eligibility recommendations
  - Archaeological survey and reporting for tree removal areas to identify historic or prehistoric sites
- Products/Other Services:
  - Herbicide application treatment for approximately 86 acres to control woody invasive species (separate line item)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Work must be performed by qualified archaeological professionals
  - All fieldwork and reporting must comply with Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and federal standards
  - 100% Total Small Business set-aside
  - Fixed-price contract
  - Submission of detailed field documentation and final report
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement.

### Description

MN-MORRIS WMD-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY

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