Cultural Resources Support for Dugway Proving Ground in Utah
ID: 355616Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$325K - $2M

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/355616
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement to provide cultural resources support at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The selected recipient will be responsible for deploying personnel and resources to ensure compliance with various cultural resource management laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, while supporting the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan. This opportunity is exclusively available to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program in the Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountain regions, with funding ranging from $325,000 to $2,325,000 over an initial 12-month period, potentially extending through multiple follow-on periods. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by August 23, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Nicholas Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil.

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    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement to provide cultural resources support at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This opportunity is available exclusively to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program in the Colorado Plateau/Rocky Mountains regions, with approximately $325,000 allocated for the project. The agreement aims to comply with various cultural resource management laws, requiring the successful recipient to deploy two onsite archaeologists and utilize a specified 4x4 vehicle. Key tasks include providing support for National Register of Historic Spots (NRHP) compliance, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, and consultations with Federally Recognized Tribes and the Utah State Historic Preservation Officer. Optional tasks involve artifact curation, analysis, education outreach, monitoring, and support regarding Native American graves and sacred sites. The initial period is 12 months, with multiple follow-on periods contingent on funding. Expressions of interest must be submitted by August 23, 2024, detailing qualifications and past project experience. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals as part of the evaluation process aimed at determining the most qualified candidates to fulfill the project's objectives.
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