OpportunityTitle: Natural Resources Support &#8211; Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Californian and Desert Southwest.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: Fort Worth DistrictNote: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Natural Resources Support &#8211; Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $415,000.00 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.Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The Vandenberg SFB (VSFB) environmental program ensures military mission activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies with cooperation and assistance from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center&apos;s (AFCEC) Installation Support Section (ISS). Article I B of the master agreement states the objectives of the CESU are to: provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social sciences needed to address resource issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions.Period of Performance:Base Period: The base period of agreement will extend 15 months from date of award to allow for 3-months administrative time for onboarding/project preparation and 12-months of technical support.Follow-on (FO) periods: Six (6) 12-month FO periods based on availability of funding.Please send responses or direct questions to:Maria LopezGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1881David LeptienProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: David.B.Leptien@usace.army.milOffice: 402-889-5570Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI&#8217;s are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Maria Lopez &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 817-886-1881