The US government is buying archaeological services to manage cultural sites

The Bureau of Land Management has awarded a contract for cultural resource management services. This means a private company will now handle archaeological surveys and site protection for federal lands.

Federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management are responsible for protecting historical and archaeological sites on public lands. This contract shows how the government outsources these specialized tasks to private firms. It ensures that when new projects are planned on federal land, cultural resources are identified and managed properly.