Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Pacific Installations Bellows Air Force Station and Ka’ena Point Space Force Station Oahu, HI

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released a Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI) for organizations within specified Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) to participate in a cooperative agreement aimed at providing technical reporting on cultural and natural resources at Bellows Air Force Station and Ka’ena Point Space Force Station in Hawaii. Approximately $490,000 is allocated for the initial 12-month period, with potential follow-on funding available. The agreement aims to support the implementation of integrated management plans that comply with various environmental regulations, including the Sikes Act and National Historic Preservation Act. Interested parties must submit a two-page Statement of Interest detailing qualifications, past projects, and capabilities, due by August 18, 2025. A selection board will evaluate submissions based on qualifications and relevant experience, with successful applicants later invited to propose full project plans. The work involves collaboration with governmental agencies and requires adherence to strict reporting and compliance requirements. Overall, the project seeks to enhance ecological health and preserve historical resources while fostering partnerships that provide broad public benefits beyond the government’s direct interests.

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