Eielson Air Force Base Natural Resources is offering a grant to support the critical task of vegetation removal at the Central Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) cooling pond. This grant is for the express purpose of significantly reducing Bird Air Strike Hazards (BASH), a vital component of ensuring flight safety and operational efficiency at EAFB. The project’s core objectives include assisting EAFB Natural Resources in achieving optimal management of base lands and minimizing natural resource-related limitations that could impact military missions. By strategically removing specific vegetation, this initiative directly addresses the attraction of migratory birds to the CHPP cooling pond, thereby enhancing overall safety and mission readiness for the base.
Opportunity ID: 355597
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911KB-24-2-0007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Eielson AFB Central Heat and Power Plant Cooling Pond Vegetation Removal in Support of Bird Air Strike Hazard Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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: | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $220,308 |
| Award Floor: | $220,308 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States, local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, pursuant to the authority of 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Alaska District |
| Description: |
Eielson AFB Central Heat and Power Plant Cooling Pond Vegetation Removal in Support of Bird Air Strike Hazard Reduction – The primary objectives of this project are to assist Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB) Natural Resources with optimal management of EAFB-managed lands, to minimize restrictions to the military mission due to natural resource related constraints, and to reduce the attraction of migratory birds to the EAFB Central Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) cooling pond. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Casandra Hutchins
Grants Specialist Email:casandra.a.hutchins@usace.army.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 355597 Full Announcement-FOA for W911KB-24-2-0007 -> Funding Opportunity Announcement W911KB-24-2-0007.pdf
Folder 355597 Other Supporting Documents-Questions & Responses -> Industry Questions Government Responses as of 29 July 2024.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Casandra Hutchins Grants Specialist Email: casandra.a.hutchins@usace.army.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.005 | W911KB-24-2-0007 | Eielson AFB Central Heat and Power Plant Cooling Pond Vegetation Removal in Support of Bird Air Strike Hazard Reduction | PKG00287474 | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355597 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355597 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355597 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355597 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355597 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
355597 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
355597 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
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