Wildland Fire Support for Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)
ID: 355409Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$1M - $12M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355409
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the Department of the Army is seeking qualified entities to provide wildland fire support through a cooperative agreement for the Army's Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The primary objectives of this initiative include program management, technical support for the implementation of wildland fire policies, personnel qualification tracking, and collaboration with federal partners, all aimed at enhancing ecosystem management and addressing wildland fire challenges. This opportunity is particularly significant as it aligns with the Army's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan under the Sikes Act, emphasizing the importance of effective fire management practices. Interested parties must submit their Statements of Interest by August 15, 2024, with an estimated funding amount of approximately $1.7 million for the base period of 12 months, and potential follow-on periods depending on funding availability. For further inquiries, contact Cheryl Vendemia at cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil or Brian Hesford at brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil.

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    RSOI
    RSOI.pdf
    The Department of the Army's Fort Worth District has issued a Request for Statement of Interest (RFSOI) for a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) aimed at providing programmatic wildland fire support for the Army’s Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Approximately $1.7 million is earmarked for this project for a base period of 12 months, with up to six potential follow-on periods depending on funding. The project’s objectives include program management, technical support for wildland fire policy implementation, personnel qualification tracking, and collaboration with federal partners. Interested parties must demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience in wildland fire management. The document outlines specific tasks, including strategic planning, baseline data collection, and wildland fire training coordination, emphasizing compliance with National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards. The anticipated qualifications for participants include significant experience in wildland fire management and NWCG qualifications. The proposal submission deadline is August 15, 2024, with funding contingent on achieving stated program objectives. This initiative reflects the Army’s commitment to ecosystem management and coordinated responses to wildland fire challenges on its installations.
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