Fire Management Technical Expertise for Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB)
ID: 358019Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$1M - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/358019
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions to provide fire management technical expertise for the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB). The project aims to enhance ecological monitoring, prescribed fire management, wildfire suppression assistance, and the development of planning documents for wildland fire management, all while adhering to environmental laws and improving land rehabilitation practices across Air Force installations. Approximately $1,111,500 is available for the base performance period of 18 months, with the potential for up to four additional 15-month follow-on periods. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Interest by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on February 3, 2025, to Sandra Justman at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or David Leptien at david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil.

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    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has issued a Request for Statement of Interest (W9126G-25-2-SOI-2927) for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions, particularly aimed at providing fire management technical expertise for the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB). The project has an expected funding amount of approximately $1,111,500 and a base performance period of 18 months, with the possibility of up to four 15-month follow-on periods. The work will involve ecological monitoring, prescribed fire management, wildfire suppression assistance, and developing planning documents for wildland fire management. Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Interest outlining their qualifications and capabilities in a two-page format. The AFWFB's mission centers on adhering to environmental laws while effectively managing hazards posed by overgrown landscapes and invasive species. The objective is to improve land rehabilitation and management practices across various Air Force installations. Potential contractors will be assessed based on their experience and the qualifications of their personnel, with an intent to foster collaboration between federal agencies and partner institutions.
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