Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, CA.
ID: 351801Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$379K - $3M

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/351801
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting statements of interest for a cooperative agreement focused on natural resource support for desert tortoise monitoring at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California. This initiative aims to engage organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions of Californian and Colorado Plateau, with an emphasis on compliance with environmental laws and the management of endangered species. The project is critical for ecological stewardship and public education regarding the federally protected desert tortoise, with approximately $379,147 allocated for a 15-month base period, followed by potential annual extensions. Interested applicants must submit their qualifications by February 12, 2024, to Cheryl Vendemia at cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil for consideration.

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    B01-RSOI Package W9126G-24-2-SOI-1138 REV 1.pdf
    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting statements of interest for a cooperative agreement focused on natural resources support for the desert tortoise at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California. This initiative is aimed at organizations within specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, with approximately $379,147 allocated for a 15-month base period of technical and administrative support, followed by optional annual extensions. The project entails compliance with environmental laws and involves field surveys, species management, and educational outreach related to the desert tortoise. Interested applicants must submit qualifications detailing relevant experience, capabilities, and personnel by February 12, 2024. A selection board will evaluate submissions to invite full proposals. The awarded organization will coordinate closely with various military and environmental entities to ensure project objectives align with EAFB's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, maintaining compliance with federal regulations concerning endangered species. Overall, this cooperative initiative emphasizes ecological stewardship and public education about local wildlife, particularly the federally protected desert tortoise.
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