Natural Resource Vegetation Mapping for San Clemente Island
ID: 355081Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$381K - $381K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the Department of the Army is seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement focused on natural resource vegetation mapping for San Clemente Island. The primary objective of this project is to produce an updated vegetation map to aid in natural resource management and habitat monitoring, particularly in response to significant ecological changes observed since the late 20th century. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to environmental stewardship and effective management of military lands, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as the Sikes Act and the Endangered Species Act. Interested applicants, who must belong to designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, are invited to submit a two-page Statement of Interest by July 20, 2024, with an available funding amount of approximately $380,759 for a 24-month performance period. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Sandra Justman at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or Kathy S. Mitchell at kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil.

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    The Department of the Army's Fort Worth District is requesting Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement aimed at natural resource vegetation mapping on San Clemente Island. Eligible applicants must belong to designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, with an indirect cost rate of 17.5%. The project has a budget of approximately $380,759 for a base performance period of 24 months. The main objective is to produce an updated vegetation map to assist natural resource management and habitat monitoring, particularly in light of significant ecological changes since the late 20th century. The agreement will emphasize collaboration with Navy representatives and adherence to environmental regulations, including the Sikes Act and the Endangered Species Act. Applicants must submit a two-page Statement of Interest detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by July 20, 2024. Following evaluation, selected candidates will be invited to submit full proposals. The project underscores the government’s commitment to environmental stewardship and the effective management of military lands while balancing ecological and operational needs.
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