Integrated Training Area Management Support of the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area
ID: 355531Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$447K - $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/355531
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering a Cooperative Agreement for the "Integrated Training Area Management Support of the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area." This opportunity is specifically aimed at members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, focusing on projects that implement and enforce integrated natural resources management plans, particularly for the conservation of fish and wildlife. The project is crucial for enhancing military training land sustainability while mitigating environmental impacts and supporting sustainable land use practices. Interested organizations must submit a Statement of Interest by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on August 17, 2024, with an estimated funding range between $447,264 and $2,310,581 for the base period and potential follow-on tasks. For further inquiries, contact Sandra Justman at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or Kali Evans at kali.l.evans@usace.army.mil.

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    B01-RSOI
    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking statements of interest for a Cooperative Agreement under the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. This project, titled "Integrated Training Area Management Support," requires qualified organizations from the Great Basin/Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions. An estimated $509,141 is available for a 12-month base period with potential follow-on funding for related tasks. The main objectives include conducting Range and Training Land Assessments (RTLA), Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM), and Geospatial Information System (GIS) support. Key tasks involve assessing land conditions, mitigating environmental impacts from military training, and supporting sustainable land use. The successful applicant must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, providing a maximum two-page Statement of Interest by September 7, 2024. The project aims to enhance military training land sustainability while conserving natural resources, with a collaborative approach expected between the Department of Defense and the selected cooperative partner. Compliance with federal guidelines and safety protocols throughout the project's activities is critical to fulfilling its objectives and benefits to both military operations and ecological management.
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