Cultural Resources Support at JBLE Virginia
ID: 358558Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$148K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified organizations to support cultural resources management at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) in Virginia through a cooperative agreement. The project aims to ensure compliance with cultural resource management laws, including conducting archaeological surveys, consulting with Native American tribes, and developing technical reports, with a focus on collaboration and public benefit. Approximately $148,183 is available for the nine-month base period, with potential for additional funding for optional tasks in subsequent years. Interested applicants, specifically those from the Colorado Plateau, Rocky Mountain, and Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions, must submit their Statements of Interest by April 12, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Nicholas A. Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil or by phone at 817-886-1925.

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Mar 17, 2025, 11:05 AM UTC
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Mar 17, 2025, 11:05 AM UTC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, issued a Request for Statement of Interest for a cooperative agreement to support cultural resources at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Eligible applicants must belong to specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions. The project has an expected budget of approximately $148,183.73 for a nine-month base period, with possible extensions for subsequent years. Interested entities must submit qualifications, including past experiences and staff capabilities, by April 12, 2025. The agreement aims to ensure compliance with cultural resource management laws like the National Historic Preservation Act, involving tasks such as archaeological surveys, consultations with Native American tribes, and the development of technical reports related to cultural resources. The government will provide certain materials, hardware, and transport, while the recipient must supply personal protective equipment and necessary equipment for project execution. The collaborative nature of the project emphasizes public benefit and substantial involvement between the Army and the recipient in achieving the outlined objectives, including regular updates and meetings to ensure effective communication and project management.
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