Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) Implementation Support for United States Marine Corps (USMC) I&L/Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), MCI-Pacific (MCIPAC), and Mari
ID: 359953Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$677K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359953
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified organizations to support the implementation of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. This cooperative agreement aims to enhance technical reporting and planning, focusing on environmental compliance and resource management tasks, including the preparation and review of environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The initiative is crucial for ensuring sustainable environmental stewardship while supporting military readiness and operations. Interested applicants must demonstrate expertise in natural and cultural resource management, with a funding range of $677,330 for an 18-month base period and a closing date for submissions set for August 7, 2025. For inquiries, contact Nicholas Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil or call 817-886-1925.

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    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is initiating a Request for Statement of Interest (RSOI) regarding a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing technical reporting and planning for the Marine Corps Base Hawaii's Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan (ICRMP). This initiative, with an estimated budget of $677,330 for an 18-month base period, seeks to engage organizations within specified Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, emphasizing applicants' qualifications and capabilities. The agreement focuses on vital environmental compliance and resource management tasks associated with preparing and reviewing environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), ensuring compliance with various environmental laws and regulations. Key deliverables include technical analyses, monitoring efforts, and collaboration with interagency stakeholders. Responses to this RSOI will determine qualified entities invited to submit full proposals. To comply with federal guidelines, the applicant's qualifications must demonstrate expertise in natural and cultural resource management. Ultimately, the cooperation aims to ensure sustainable environmental stewardship while supporting military readiness and operations.
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