OpportunityTitle: Field Support for WOTUS &amp; Other Surface Water Program Improvement on AF Installations
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is available ONLY to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Colorado Plateau and Gulf Coast Regions. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: 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: REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST; A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: FIELD SUPPORT FOR WATERS OF THE US AND OTHER SURFACE WATER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE SIKES ACT ON AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONSA cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s): Colorado PlateauGulf Coast. 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 (RSOI) will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $450,593 is currently available to fund this project. Additional funding may also be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.Synopsis of Project: This project is in support of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, as directed in the Sikes Act, and as a result, it is anticipated that a cooperative agreement through the CESU program will be awarded. See attached SOO for additional information.Period of Performance: The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. Six additional Follow-On Periods of 12 months each are possible subject to availability of funds.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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Cheryl Vendemia &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 817-253-3341