OpportunityTitle: Biological Assessment for Water Draw on the Edwards Aquifer &#8211;Joint Base San Antonio for NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Gulf Coast, Great Plains, and  Rocky Mountain Units.  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: Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Biological Assessment for Water Draw on the Edwards Aquifer &#8211;Joint Base San Antonio for NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.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 $138,000 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 year of agreement will be up to twelve (12) months from date of award. There will be no option years.Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil Kelsee F. CrawleyProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kelsee.f.crawley@usace.army.mil Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 Days from the date posted.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Nicholas A Aprea &lt;br/&gt;Grant Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 817-886-1925