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.