Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Pacific Installations Bellows Air Force Station and Ka’ena Point Space Force Station Oahu, HI
ID: 360061Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Defense (DOD)

Award Range

$490K - $4M

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/360061
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is inviting qualified organizations to submit Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement focused on Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Bellows Air Force Station and Ka’ena Point Space Force Station in Hawaii. The project aims to enhance ecological health and preserve historical resources by implementing integrated management plans in compliance with environmental regulations, including the Sikes Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. Approximately $490,000 is allocated for the initial 12-month period, with potential follow-on funding available, and interested parties must submit a two-page Statement of Interest by 10:00 A.M. Central Time on August 18, 2025, to Yvonne Howard at yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil or Gregory Bonnell at Gregory.W.Bonnell@usace.army.mil for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    B01-NIST.pdf
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    B01-RSOI-W9126G252SOI6564.pdf
    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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