Opportunity ID: 338202
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | W9126G-22-2-SOI-1864 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | WILDLAND FIRE PROGRAM SUPPORT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG) |
Opportunity Category: | Other |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | Request for Statements of Interest to identify potential investigators to provide WILDLAND FIRE PROGRAM SUPPORT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG) and to facilitate successful implementation of 16 U.S.C. § 670(c) (1 )- (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: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 12.005 — Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2022 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $675,000 |
Award Floor: | $125,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | ELIGIBILIT Y: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units under the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast & Rocky Mountains Unit.
In accordance with the 10 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: | Fort Worth District |
Description: |
Project Title: Wildland Fire Program Training Support for Army National Guard Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Army National Guard (ARNG), which provides professional and technical support for its Wildland Fire Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $125,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee. Background: Provide training and management support to the Wildland Fire Program for ARNG. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Please see Attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or the same type of work. The Cooperator shall demonstrate 5+ years of experience with NWGC qualifications and coordination with other federal wildland fire programs. The Cooperator shall provide a Project Manager or Principal Investigator with at least 5 years of experience with Wildland Fire Management. A resume for the Project Manager will be submitted with the proposal package. The Cooperator’s proposal shall demonstrate a high level of experience in coordinating with other federal wildland fire programs and meet RxB2 and NWCG qualifications. You will be evaluated for a request for a proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI. Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from award. There will be four 12-month option years based on availability of funding. Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements. Please send responses or direct questions to: USACE Sandra Justman, Contract Specialist CESWF-CT Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1073 Brian Hesford, Project Manager CENWO-PM Email: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil Office: 402-995-2759 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI is required to be posted on www.grants.gov for a minimum of 30 days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin 03/21/2022. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sandra K Justman
Grantor Phone 8178861073 Email:sandra.justman@usace.army.mil |
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