Native American Consultation to Identify Sacred Sites and Traditional Cultural Properties

 

The overall objective is to work with Tribal representatives to identify sacred sites and traditional cultural properties (TCP) and achieve consensus on best cultural resources protection practices. The intent is to gain tribal insight and input on the development of the Cultural Resources Management Program environmental protection policies and historic preservation treatment standards to ensure sacred sites and TCPs on are appropriately managed.

Active 12.025 Department of The Army, Acc-Apg, Department of Defense B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2023 Discussion on sacred sites and traditional cultural properties related to the development of the Lt. John R. Fox Range, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and field visit to two documented prehistoric sites on the installation. Section 101(d)(6)(B) of the act requires the agency official to consult with any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that attaches religious and cultural significance to historic properties that may be affected by an undertaking., Title National Historic Preservation Act, Section Section 101(d)(6)(B) Not applicable. Not applicable. Demonstrate prior project experience relevant to the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), completed within the last five (5) years, and other qualifications and technical competence in all of the following areas: Execution of professional Cultural Resources Management reports, with preference for those demonstrating Tribal involvement or coordination. At least ten (10) years of company experience or at least five (5) years of project manager experience in National Historic Preservation Act historic preservation regulations and legal compliance. Preferred: At least ten (10) years of company experience in cultural resources management in the US Southwest. Preferred: Any other experience working with Tribes in Arizona/ New Mexico Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. A statement of objectives is developed by the project sponsor. Funding for the requirement is reserved for future award. A proposed announcement undergoes scope and legal review and upon review and approval by the Assistance Officer the funding announcement is posted to Grants.gov under this assistance listing. Merit-Based Competition Procedures for evaluation of proposals will be used to select the most eligible offeror. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 1 to 15 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. See Section V: Application Review Information for complete details. The Government shall evaluate technical submissions in accordance with the criteria described and award an assistance agreement to the responsible Proposer whose submission is determined to represent the best overall value to the Government. The Government will not award an assistance agreement to an Proposer whose submission contains a deficiency. In accordance with the Statement of Objectives. Performance Reports: The Government oversight will be provided by an Assistance Officer's Representative. Not applicable. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records and all other records or microfilm copies pertinent to this agreement shall be retained for a period of three years. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Twelve months Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Elizabeth Ferro
600 Augur Avenue
Bldg #22208
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 USA
elizabeth.ferro.civ@army.mil
Phone: 5205331066

Karen Billick
600 Augur Avenue
Bldg #22208
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 USA
karen.e.billick.civ@army.mil
Phone: 5205331464 21-2023-0-0-131 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $25,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; - The range of this assistance is $20,000.00- $25,000.00 . No amount was awarded in the past fiscal year. The current FY2023 will award $25,000.00. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2023 Consultation meetings to gain tribal insight and input on the development of the Cultural Resources Management Program environmental protection policies and historic preservation treatment standards to ensure sacred sites and TCPs are appropriately managed and discuss an overview of development of a new range on the Lt. John R. Fox Range, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.