OpportunityTitle: Natural Resources Support Gambels Watercress, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Californian &amp; Desert Southwest  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: Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested 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 State of Interest.Project Title: Natural Resources Support &#8211; Gambels Watercress, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) A 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 $23,511.00 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 10 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 period of agreement will extend 18 months from date of award. There may be up to one 12-month follow-on period based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 8 April 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073David LeptienProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: david.b.leptien@usace.army.milOffice: 402-889-5570Please see the full RSOI Package Information on the Related Tab
GrantorContactEmailDescription: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Sandra K Justman &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 8178861073