Opportunity ID: 351375

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: W9126G-24-2-SOI-0886
Funding Opportunity Title: Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for Statements of Interest to identify potential investigators for Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in accordance with the Sikes Act.
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.005 — Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Dec 07, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 07, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2024
Archive Date: Feb 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $3,181,500
Award Floor: $415,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Californian and Desert Southwest.SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Defense
Description:

Fort Worth District

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.

Project Title: Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $415,000.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The Vandenberg SFB (VSFB) environmental program ensures military mission activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies with cooperation and assistance from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s (AFCEC) Installation Support Section (ISS). Article I B of the master agreement states the objectives of the CESU are to: provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social sciences needed to address resource issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions.

Period of Performance:

Base Period: The base period of agreement will extend 15 months from date of award to allow for 3-months administrative time for onboarding/project preparation and 12-months of technical support.

Follow-on (FO) periods: Six (6) 12-month FO periods based on availability of funding.

Please send responses or direct questions to:

Maria Lopez

Grants Specialist

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil

Office: 817-886-1881

David Leptien

Project Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil

Office: 402-889-5570

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Maria Lopez

Grantor

Phone 817-886-1881
Email:maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Dec 07, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: W9126G-24-2-SOI-0886
Funding Opportunity Title: Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for Statements of Interest to identify potential investigators for Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in accordance with the Sikes Act.
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.005 — Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Dec 07, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 07, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2024
Archive Date: Feb 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $3,181,500
Award Floor: $415,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Californian and Desert Southwest.SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Defense
Description:

Fort Worth District

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.

Project Title: Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $415,000.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The Vandenberg SFB (VSFB) environmental program ensures military mission activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies with cooperation and assistance from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s (AFCEC) Installation Support Section (ISS). Article I B of the master agreement states the objectives of the CESU are to: provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social sciences needed to address resource issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions.

Period of Performance:

Base Period: The base period of agreement will extend 15 months from date of award to allow for 3-months administrative time for onboarding/project preparation and 12-months of technical support.

Follow-on (FO) periods: Six (6) 12-month FO periods based on availability of funding.

Please send responses or direct questions to:

Maria Lopez

Grants Specialist

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil

Office: 817-886-1881

David Leptien

Project Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil

Office: 402-889-5570

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Maria Lopez

Grantor

Phone 817-886-1881
Email:maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil

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