Land Management and Environmental Services for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
ID: 355074Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$4M - $24M

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/355074
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking statements of interest for a cooperative agreement focused on Land Management and Environmental Services at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, specifically at Schofield Barracks on Oahu and the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island. This initiative aims to support the implementation of integrated natural resources management plans under the Sikes Act, prioritizing projects that enhance environmental stewardship and compliance with relevant regulations. The funding opportunity, with an award ceiling of $23.6 million and a floor of $3.58 million, is open to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units in the Great Basin, Rocky Mountain, and Hawaii-Pacific Islands, with a proposal submission deadline of July 22, 2024. Interested applicants can direct inquiries to Nicholas A. Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil or Greg Bonnell at gregory.w.bonnell@usace.army.mil.

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    B01-RSOI Letter and SOO W9126G-24-2-SOI-2697.pdf
    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The Department of the Army is requesting statements of interest for a cooperative agreement intended to support the Integrated Training Area Management Program (ITAM) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, specifically focusing on the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) program. Only members of specified Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs) are eligible to apply, with approximately $195,000 allocated for a 24-month base period, followed by potential extensions based on funding availability. The applicant is expected to provide qualified personnel and demonstrate relevant experience in environmental stewardship and project management. The work entails coordinating the LRAM program, developing plans and protocols, and supporting the training area management initiatives while ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and relevance to the project’s objectives. Statements of interest are due by July 20, 2024, and further documentation on the project objectives and requirements will be provided. This initiative underlines the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration among federal agencies and academic institutions for effective environmental management.
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