OpportunityTitle: Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support for Fort Hunter Liggett, California
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Great Basin &amp; Rocky Mountains CESU Units.  In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Description: Project Title: Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support for Fort Hunter Liggett, CaliforniaA cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient&#8217;s CESU Master Agreement.Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $509,141 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act. For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.Period of Performance. The Base will be 12 months from the date of award. There may be up to six 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesNOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 7 SEP 2024.2. Direct questions no later than 26 AUG 2024 to:Sandra Justman, Grants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Brian Hesford, Project ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.milOffice: 402-200-8268Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine whichstatement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements aredetermined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.Please see Related Documents Tab for Full RSOI Information
GrantorContactEmailDescription: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Sandra  Justman &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 8178861073