ASA Fort Dix is offering the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support Grant to enhance natural resource management at Fort Dix.

Fort Worth District

Project Title: Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support at Fort Dix

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential

investigators for a project to be funded by ASA Fort Dix, which provides professional and

technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in order to

facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $129,100

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.

NOTE: Must be a non-federal partner in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU)

Program to be qualified for consideration. Suggested area is Colorado Plateau or Gulf Coast

CESU Regions.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work:

This research focuses on the following objectives:

TASK 1 – Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Support

TASK 2 – Plans, Protocols, and Reports

TASK 3 – ITAM Support

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 provide a Project

Manager/Principal Investigator with at least 5 years of experience at an installation as an ITAM,

RTLA, or LRAM Coordinator. The Cooperator will provide a Project Manager/Principal

Investigator with Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree (Masters of Art or Science preferred) from

an accredited college or university in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, biology,

forestry, etc.). 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.

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

07/08/2021.