OpportunityTitle: Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Chesapeake Watershed, Piedmont &#8211; South Atlantic Coast &amp; Southern Appalachian Mountains. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 10 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 theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Description: Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources SupportResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potentialinvestigators for a project to be funded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), whichprovides professional and technical support for Air Force installations in order to facilitatesuccessful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $200,000 isexpected to be available to support the base tasks for the base period. Additional funding may beavailable for additional optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent fiscal years to thesuccessful Recipient/Awardee.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:Providing technical natural resource support to assist JBLE with managing natural resources such as forests, invasive species, and providing outreach support to educate the local region on natural resource conservation.Goals and Objectives:An objective of this CA is to provide 733d Mission Support Group, Civil Engineering Division, Environmental Element with support to assist in the management of the forest habitat areas through undesirable vegetation control via application of herbicides and/or mechanical removal. The Cooperator shall also assist with the management of volunteer loblolly pine, removal of volunteer sweet gum, replanting of native trees, monitor tree mortality, surveillance/evaluation of forest habitat health in selected areas, evaluate/identify hazard trees potentially affecting property and safety, and implement timber stand improvements. The goal is to maintain long-term sustainability of healthy forests that support military mission requirements (particularly outdoor tactical training), improve biodiversity, enhance recreational hunting for military personnel (as well as dependents and other installation community members), contribute to erosion control, ensure safety, improve aesthetics, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:Base period: 12 months from date of awardOptional Tasks: 12 months from date of option awardFollow-on (FO) periods: Four 12-month FO periodsNote: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to:USACEAudria Gill, Contract SpecialistCESWF-CTEmail: Audria.j.gill@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1925Brian Hesford, Project ManagerCENWO-PMEmail: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.milOffice: 402-995-2759Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI is required to be posted onfor least 30 days prior to the Governments making a decision and requesting full proposal. Responses due by 10 Sep 2022.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: audria.j.gill@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: AUDRIA J GILL &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 817-886-1925
CloseDateExplanation: Posting time is short to meet end of the year requirements.  The award is post on the Regions Website for 30 days.