Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support for Fort Hunter Liggett, California
ID: 355971Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$509K - $4M

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
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the Department of Defense is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement to provide Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) support at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. This opportunity is exclusively available to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) in the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions, with an estimated funding of $509,141 for the project's base period of 12 months. The project aims to enhance land rehabilitation, assessment, and management practices essential for sustainable military training, ensuring compliance with conservation mandates under the Sikes Act. Interested parties must submit their Statements of Interest by September 7, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Sandra Justman at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or Brian Hesford at brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil.

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    The Department of the Army is requesting Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement regarding Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) support at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. This opportunity is exclusively available to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) in the Great Basin/Rocky Mountain regions, with an estimated funding of $509,141 for the project's base period of 12 months. The project aims to enhance land rehabilitation, assessment, and management practices vital for sustainable military training. The anticipated work includes range assessments, land rehabilitation maintenance, and GIS support to ensure the land's capacity for training activities. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience, provide qualifications of key personnel, and outline capabilities in achieving project objectives. Monthly and annual reports detailing project activities will be mandatory, alongside compliance with Army regulations. Responses to the Request for Statements of Interest are due by September 7, 2024, with further inquiries directed to designated Army officials. This initiative underscores the Army's commitment to sustainable land management practices while facilitating military preparedness and compliance with conservation mandates under the Sikes Act.
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