Mgt, Species, Pollinators, Western Bumble bee Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska
ID: 348746Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Defense (DOD)

Award Range

$103K - $309K

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/348746
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting Statements of Interest for a project focused on managing pollinator species, specifically the Western bumble bee, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. This initiative aims to enhance natural resource management by monitoring the abundance and distribution of pollinator species, addressing habitat concerns linked to military activities, and ensuring compliance with the Sikes Act. The project will span an initial base period of 18 months, with the potential for two follow-on periods, and is expected to provide detailed reports and analyses to support ecosystem monitoring efforts. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on July 15, 2023, with funding available between $102,951 and $308,854 for the project. For inquiries, contact Yvonne Howard at yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil or Chanley Jenkins at chanley.r.jenkins@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yvonne Howard Grantor
    (817) 751-9737
    yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    B01-RSOI JBER-MgtPollinators-3250.pdf
    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting Statements of Interest for a project focused on pollinator management, particularly the Western bumble bee, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI) invites organizations from specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions to submit qualifications. The project, grounded in the Sikes Act, aims to enhance natural resource management through ecosystem monitoring and will span a base period of 18 months, followed by two optional follow-on periods. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience, including the principal investigator's qualifications and past projects. The collaborative research will monitor the abundance and distribution of pollinator species, addressing critical habitat concerns linked to military activities and conservation policies. The final deliverables include detailed reports, maps, and possibly a presentation at a professional conference. The nature of the work emphasizes coordination with JBER's Natural Resource Program and adherence to established environmental standards. This initiative signifies a proactive approach to environmental stewardship while ensuring minimal impact on military operations.
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