Seasonal Natural and Cultural Resource Management Program Support on Air Force Installations
ID: 352452Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$1M - $15M

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/352452
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the Department of Defense is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement aimed at supporting the Seasonal Natural and Cultural Resource Management Program on Air Force installations. This initiative focuses on providing temporary and seasonal labor for the implementation of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMPs), with an emphasis on collaboration between natural and cultural resource management teams across 25-40 installations. Approximately $1,347,252 is available in initial funding, and interested organizations must submit their Statements of Interest by March 15, 2024, detailing their qualifications and project experience. For further inquiries, contact Mr. Nicholas A Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil or call 817-886-1925.

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    B01-RSOI Package W9126G-24-2-SOI-0640.pdf
    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The Department of the Army is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement focused on the Seasonal Natural and Cultural Resource Management Program on Air Force installations, for which approximately $1,347,252.18 is available in initial funding. Only members of specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) are eligible to apply. The project aims to support temporary and seasonal labor for the implementation of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMPs). Interested organizations must submit a Statement of Interest by March 15, 2024, detailing qualifications and project experience without needing a full proposal at this stage. The initiative aligns with the Sikes Act and involves collaboration between natural and cultural resource management teams. The work encompasses a variety of tasks including fish and wildlife management, archaeological site monitoring, and outdoor recreation management, all conducted across 25-40 installations. Performance will be evaluated based on provided qualifications, leading to potential invitations for detailed proposals. Subsequent funding periods may extend for up to six additional years, emphasizing the importance of project outcomes and continued collaboration. The approach incorporates significant federal and partner involvement, underscoring the cooperative nature of executing environmental and cultural resource tasks.
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