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This funding opportunity is only available for the Colorado Plateau CESU region. Project Title: Natural Resources Support, Nellis AFB (NAFB), NV See attachments for additional information Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force, which provides professional and technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $1,800,000.00 is expected to be available for the base year to support this project. Background:The objectives of the work to be performed under this cooperative agreement are to conduct natural resource tasks on the federal lands belonging to Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), and to prepare reports detailing the results of this work for submission to the USACE Omaha Project Manager (PM), AFCEC Nellis Installation Support Section (ISS) POC, and Nellis Natural Resource POC. Type of Award:In accordance with the Sikes Act (Sec. 103A [16 USC 670c-1]) “the Secretary of a military department may enter into cooperative agreements with States, local governments, Indian Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals” 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. Such awards may be administered through a CESU only upon mutual agreement and official authorization by both parties of the acceptance of the application of the CESU Network IDC rate (17.5%). Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered. Brief Description of Anticipated Work:This project focuses on the following objectives: 1) MGT, INVASIVE SPECIES, MULITPLE The purpose of this task is for the NFE to conduct required Invasive Weed Surveys and Eradication on Nellis AFB and the NTTR. This work will concentrate first on invasive populations close to both the main base and range boundaries. The goal is to prevent invasive plants from moving throughout Air Force property. While this work is ongoing an invasive plant inventory of areas on Nellis AFB and the NTTR will continue. The survey will concentrate on areas most likely to contain invasive plants based on review of maps, photographic imagery and ground surveys. Based on the survey results efforts will continue to concentrate on the largest populations or areas where the potential for population expansion is high. Re-vegetation efforts will begin and continue if required and as soon as practical based on the type of treatment used. Re- seeding disturbed areas where invasive plants would pose additional wildland fire risk will be the primary focus of the re-vegetation efforts. All planted species will be native and drought tolerant. When possible the plants will help prevent erosion and be suitable for wildlife. 2) MGT, SPECIES, MULTIPLE a) REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS The overall purpose of this project is to continue to document reptile and amphibian populations and seasonal habitat use on the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR reptile and amphibian populations, habitat use, and seasonal distribution. GIS data such as species occurrence, seasonal habitat use, and estimated population densities will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. Areas for wildlife surveys will be determined based on scheduled activities and range access. Survey types may include but are not limited to diurnal reptile surveys, nocturnal amphibian surveys, night driving/spotlighting surveys, live trapping, call recordings, pit fall trapping, etc. b) WILDHORSE & LARGE MAMMALS The overall purpose of this project is to conduct large mammal surveys and inventories for the purpose of collecting species composition, distribution, population health and trends, and ecosystem degradation and rangeland utilization. Wild horse monitoring will be conducted to assist in determining wild horse herd impacts to over utilization of natural resources, potential safety issues to NTTR personnel and equipment, and impacts to continuation of the military mission. The NFE will coordinate with BLM for wild horse and burro data. The project’s product will be the evaluation of large mammal and wild horse populations, habitat use, range impacts, and seasonal distribution. GIS data such as species, size or age, sex, and habitat occurrence of large mammals and wild horses will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. c) GOLDEN EAGLE The overall purpose of this project is to implement the required golden eagle surveys, inventories, and monitoring to document golden eagle populations that occur on the NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations, readiness and reduce potential BASH issues. These best management practices will provide guidance for eagle conservation while sustaining the military mission. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating the NTTR golden eagle populations, productivity, foraging and nesting habitat, and prey population trends. Appropriate GIS data, as determined by the Nellis-Natural Resources Program Manager, will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. d) DESERT TORTOISE The overall purpose of this project is to survey and document the desert tortoise population density habitat on Nellis AFB and the NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness. These best management practices will provide guidance on proper management of desert tortoise habitat on Nellis AFB and NTTR in order to support mission activities. The project’s product will be the continuation of surveying and mapping desert tortoise population density, habitat use, and distribution as well as the continued development of the desert tortoise management recommendations. GIS data such desert tortoise occurrence, habitat use, and estimated population densities will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. The NFE will conduct compliance surveys and clearances as necessary in order to support mission activities that occur in desert tortoise habitat. Surveys must be conducted by qualified biologists that are approved by the Nellis-Natural Resources Program Manager. e) BATS The overall purpose of this project is to continue to inventory bat species presently inhabiting caves, mines, seeps, springs, crevices, and other potential habitats on Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness. These best management practices will provide awareness of habitat use of bat species, and sensitive areas that may impact bat health and overall populations, in order to prevent mission delays. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR bat species populations, habitat use, and seasonal distribution. GIS data such as bat species occurrence, seasonal habitat use, population densities, and known roosting areas will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. The NFE will conduct night mist netting surveys at open water or the entrances of caves/mines on the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR during the spring/summer season. Bat handling protocols and equipment cleaning techniques to prevent white nose syndrome will be followed at all times. All protocols used will also ensure compliance with Range access/restrictions. Adjustments to the protocols will be documented and submitted with data sheets. The NFE will conduct passive bat call collection at night using Anabat bat detectors for analysis of bat calls /population composition at open water or caves/mines. f) SPECIES AT RISK The overall purpose of this project is to continue to document species at risk populations and seasonal habitat use on the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR species at risk and populations, habitat use, and seasonal distribution. Survey types may include but are not limited to avian point counts, diurnal field surveys, night driving/spotlighting surveys, live trapping, call recordings, mist netting, etc. GIS data such as species occurrence, seasonal habitat use, and estimated population densities will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. The NFE will conduct live mammal trapping. Each trapping session will be coordinated with the Nellis-Natural Resources Program Manager. Trapping sessions on the NTTR will be scheduled based on range availability and weather to minimize mortality of trapped animals. Trapping protocols and locations will be coordinated and approved by the Nellis-Natural Resources Program Manager prior to initial trapping session. g) MIGRATORY & NEOTROPICAL BIRDS The overall purpose of this project is to continue to document the migratory bird and raptor populations and seasonal habitat use on the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations, readiness and reduce potential BASH issues. These best management practices will provide awareness of habitat use for nesting and major migration activities to increase mission training safety. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR migratory bird and raptor populations, habitat use, and seasonal distribution. GIS data such as bird species occurrence, seasonal habitat use, average species migratory population densities, and known nesting areas will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. h) CANDIDATE SPECIES The overall purpose of this project is to continue to document candidate and other special status species populations and seasonal habitat use on the Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR, and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping and updating Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and NTTR candidate and special status species and populations, habitat use, and seasonal distribution. GIS data such as species occurrence, seasonal habitat use, and estimated population densities will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. All new findings and data analysis conducted for specific species studied during this project will be incorporated into the existing Special Status Species Management Guidelines, a living document used by the Nellis-Natural Resources Program Manager for ecosystem management of the base and range. 3) MGT, HABITAT a) MONITOR WETLANDS The overall purpose of this project is to continue to map, photograph, survey, and determine water quality parameters and water levels of each seep/spring survey on the NTTR, and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness through ecosystem management. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping seeps and spring locations, water quality parameters, and condition. GIS data such as spring or seep designation, location, surrounding vegetation and wildlife use will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. b) UNIQUE HABITATS & RARE PLANTS The overall purpose of this project is to conduct surveys and inventory the unique habitats/rare plants on Nellis AFB and the NTTR and provide best management practices to sustain military air training operations and readiness through ecosystem management. The project’s product will be the continuation of mapping unique habitats as well as rare plants and updating the Unique Habitat/Rare Plants Management program guidelines with the most current data collected/ analyzed during this project. GIS data such as unique habitat designations and boundaries, rare plant species population locations and densities, will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. c) VEGETATION CLASSIFICATION The overall purpose of this project is to initiate the process of surveying and mapping habitats through vegetation classification on the North-South Range of the NTTR. GIS data such as designated vegetation community boundaries will be collected and entered into the Natural Resources GIS data base. Please send responses or direct questions to:USACE Sandy Justman Contract Specialist CESWF-CT Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1073 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Review of Statements of Interest will begin 16 Feb 2020, approximately .

ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units in the Colorado Plateau CESUregion & Californian CESU region.Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Units listed above to be qualified to beconsidered.Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This project focuses on the following objectives:The primary objective of this project is to complete a floodplain delineation for lands on Edwards AFB along the west and south boundary of Edwards AFB proceeding from the southwest corner of the base. Current flood plain delineations for this area of Edwards AFB are incomplete. The Non-Federal Entity (NFE) shall use the best available science and modeling techniques to provide a conservative method to establishing an appropriate Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) 100-year and 500-year floodplains for the southwestern portion of Edwards AFB (EAFB). Use existing data sets, including the original flood assessments, as the basis of this revised study and incorporate additional meteorological records, new topographic data, remotely sensed imagery, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data, and other necessary data to perform the new hydraulic analyses. Develop hydrologic models for the undeveloped and channel areas. Incorporate these data into the FLO-2D (or similar) hydraulic model, a two-dimensional, deterministic model, used to perform hydraulic analyses and to develop regulatory floodplain maps for the 100- and 500-year floodplains.NOTE: Attached to this RSOI document you will find a DRAFT Statement of Work for your reference only. Again, at this time weare only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work.A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to: USACE Sandy Justman, Contract Specialist CESWF-CT Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1073 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI are required to be out for a minimum of 30 days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin 26 MAY 2020.

ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units under the current Californian CESU Agreement. Project Title: Natural Resources Support - Migratory Birds, Vandenberg AirForce Base, California.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $82,800.00 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee, subject to the availability of funds.Background:The VAFB environmental programs 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’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 andresearch 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.In agreement with the above stated goals, the recipient/cooperator (hereafter Cooperator) agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to implement, in part, the Air Force responsibilities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531 et seq.), the Sikes Act Improvement Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 1361 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and applicable implementing regulations,such as Air Force Instruction 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:In order to perform this work successfully, the cooperator must have capabilities to support on site goals and objectives at VAFB.This project focuses on the following objectives:This project will perform point count surveys to provide data on migratory bird abundance and population trends in riparian or upland habitats on VAFB in California. Trail clearing will likely be necessary to access the sample points. This work includes physical labor (vegetation clearing with hand tools, chainsaw, and/or machete). Poison oak is common throughout the base thus personnel should be comfortable identifying the plant, wearing proper protective clothing, and following common procedures to reduce exposure.Upland Surveys: Upland surveys would follow the recommendations outlined in Roberts and Geupel (2012) and conduct point count surveys at the 27-point count arrays surveyed in 2016. Conduct point count surveys at all locations once between 15 May and 1 June and again between 1 June and 15 June. Perform five-minute point counts using standardized point count protocols (Ralph et al. 1993, Ralph et al. 1995), between sunrise and 10:00 am at each point only on days when the wind is less than 11 km per hour and precipitation is no heavier than mist. Record all birds seen or heard within a 50 m radius of the point location,along with the type of detection (song, call, or visual) and behaviors.Riparian Surveys. Riparian point count surveys would be a comparable level of effort, following the recommendation protocols described in Roberts and Geupel (2012). Trail clearing may be needed to access survey points which will likely require physical labor to clear vegetation using hand tools, chainsaw, and/or machetes. Poison oak is common throughout the base thus personnel should be comfortable identifying the plant, wearing proper protective clothing, and following common procedures to reduce exposure. Perform quality assurance and control on the resulting data and analyze to identify trends. Provide a draft and final report that states project goals, location, methods, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.Note: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a proposal based on skills, qualifications and certifications demonstrated in your SOI. A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Preference will be given to statements of interest that demonstrate field technicians that have at least five years of experience conducting point count surveys and be able to accurately identify riparian birds by sight and audibly and estimate distance and direction using common field instruments, as well as a principal investigator that has the ability to synthesize collected field data into a cohesive report, including methods, results, statistical analysis, and managementrecommendations.Period of Performance. The base period of performance is anticipated to be 18 months from date of award plus four optional periods are anticipated at 18 months.Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE Ft. Worth DistrictSandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1073McCullough WellsProject ManagerUSACE Omaha Districtmargaret.m.wells@usace.army.milOfice: (402) 995-2590Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responsesdue by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 20 Feb 2021.[End of RSOI]

Project Title: Base-wide Inventory – Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish, Edwards Air Force Base, California.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $311,512 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee, subject to the availability of funds.Background:Edwards AFB encompasses approximately 308,180 acres in the Antelope Valley in southern California and is located in the western Mojave Desert. Fish and wildlife program management focuses on conserving desert habitat on Edwards AFB. Native wildlife includes a wide variety of invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals adapted to various desert habitats on base. Natural resource management is critical to the maintenance of biodiversity which providescritical support to the military mission. Periodic fauna surveys are conducted to determine fauna presence, trends, and viability of various animal species. Long-term monitoring is a fundamental aspect of adaptive management to determine the overall health of the ecosystem and allow a focused and cost-effective monitoring program. Please read the attached documents for further information on this project.Note: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a proposal based on skills, qualifications and certifications demonstrated in your SOI.Preference will be given to statements of interest that demonstrate field technicians that have at least five years of experience conducting point count surveys and be able to accurately identify riparian birds by sight and audibly and estimate distance and direction using common field instruments, as well as a principal investigator that has the ability to synthesize collected field data into a cohesive report, including methods, results, statistical analysis, and managementrecommendations.Period of Performance. The base period of performance is anticipated to be 18 months from date of award plus five optional 18-month periods.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE Ft. Worth DistrictSandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1073McCullough WellsProject ManagerUSACE Omaha Districtmargaret.m.wells@usace.army.milOfice: (402) 995-2590Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 20 AUGUST 2021.See attached documents for full project information.

Project Title: Natural Resources Support, Edwards Air Force Base, CaliforniaResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $851,000 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee, subject to the availability of funds.Background:Edwards AFB encompasses approximately 308,180 acres in the Antelope Valley in southern California. The installation lies in the western Mojave Desert in portions of Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. The base is approximately 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, about 90 miles northwest of San Bernardino, and about 80 miles southeast of Bakersfield. Approximately 13,400 military and civilian personnel work on Edwards AFB, many of whomlive either on the base or in nearby communities, such as California City, Lancaster, Palmdale, and Rosamond.The objectives of the work to be performed under this task order are to conduct natural resource tasks on the federal lands belonging to Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), and to prepare reports detailing the results of this work for submission to the USACE Omaha Project Manager (PM), AFCEC Edwards Installation Support Section (ISS) POC, and Edwards Natural Resource POC.The EAFB environmental programs 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’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 andresearch 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.In agreement with the above stated goals, the recipient/cooperator (hereafter Cooperator) agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to implement, in part, the Air Force responsibilities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531 et seq.), the Sikes Act Improvement Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 1361 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and applicable implementing regulations,such as Air Force Instruction 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management.[Please see the related documents for the full RSOI & SOO]Note: Must be a non-federal partner in one of the CESU Units, referenced above, to be qualified for considered.Note: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a proposal based on skills, qualifications and certifications demonstrated in your SOI.Period of Performance: The base period of performance is anticipated to be 18 months from date of award. Task 1 has one 18-month option period. Task 2 has no option periods identified. Task 3 has no option periods identified. Option Task 4 has four potential 18-month option periods. Option Task 5 has no option periods identified.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandra JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE Ft. Worth DistrictSandra.Justman@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1073McCullough WellsProject ManagerUSACE Omaha Districtmargaret.m.wells@usace.army.milOffice: (402) 995-2590Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 27 AUGUST 2021.

Project Title: Wildland Fire Program Training Support for Army National GuardResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Army National Guard (ARNG), which provides professional and technical support for its Wildland Fire Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $125,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.Background:Provide training and management support to the Wildland Fire Program for ARNG.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:Please see Attached Statement of Objectives (SOO)NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or the same type of work. The Cooperator shall demonstrate 5+ years of experience with NWGC qualifications and coordination with other federal wildland fire programs. The Cooperator shall provide a Project Manager or Principal Investigator with at least 5 years of experience with Wildland Fire Management. A resume for the Project Manager willbe submitted with the proposal package. The Cooperator’s proposal shall demonstrate a high level of experience in coordinating with other federal wildland fire programs and meet RxB2 and NWCG qualifications. You will be evaluated for a request for a proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI.Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from award. There will be four 12-month option years based on availability of funding.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.Please send responses or direct questions to:USACESandra Justman, Contract SpecialistCESWF-CTEmail: sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Brian 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 onwww.grants.gov for a minimum of 30 days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin03/21/2022.

Project Title: Natural Resources and Threatened and Endangered Species Management for the Army Natural Resources Program on Oahu, US Army GarrisonHawaii, Oahu, HawaiiResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Army Natural Resources Program on Oahu, US Army Garrison Hawaii, Oahu, Hawaii, which provides professional and technical support for its Natural Resources Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c- 1 Sikes Act.Approximately $5,368,000 is now expected to be available to support this project during the 18-month base period or performance. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or the same type of work. Background:The United States Army Garrison, Hawaii (USAG-HI), Natural Resources program supports the Army’s national defense mission by maximizing available land, air, and water training opportunities while maintaining compliance with all applicable environmental laws, primarily the Endangered Species Act and the Sikes Act. Over 100 federally listed threatened or endangered species are found within the action area of the Army on the island of Oahu, creatinga complex challenge to provide adaptive and realistic training areas, and ensuring good stewardship of training lands and the unique natural resources found there. The Army Natural Resources Program has been active for over 23 years, actively managing over 6,500 acres on Army lands across 7 primary installations and several off-site locations on the island of Oahu. Currently, over 50 cooperator personnel, many with over 10 years of experience in the program, are employed to conduct avoidance, minimization, and mitigation activities for the Army. Program personnel include: 7 subject matter specialists who provide expertise in developing action plans for the numerous listed species managed by the program; three field teams, each consisting of a team coordinator, a team specialist, and 6 technicians for executing field work; a GIS and a Database manager; a Rare Plant propagation team consisting of a manager, a plant propagule specialist, and 4 laboratory or greenhouse technicians; an Ecosystem Restoration team consisting of a manager, 2 specialists, and 4 technicians; an Invasive ungulate management team consisting of a manager and 2 technicians; 2 administrative specialists; and a base yard operations manager. Two Senior Managers provide oversight of the entire program. Much of the work conducted by the Army Natural Resources Program is directed by the Oahuand Makua Implementation Plans, which were created from the respective Biological Opinions issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:See Attached Statement of Objectives in Related DocumentsPeriod of Performance:Base Period (Mandatory Tasks) will be for an 18-month period from the award of cooperative agreement. Start date of period of performance for the Base Period (Mandatory Tasks) will be 15 September 2022. There is a possibility that four additional periods of performance will be funded.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanContract Specialist, SWF DistrictDirectorate of ContractingFort Worth DistrictU.S. Army Corps of Engineerssandra.justman@usace.army.mil(817) 886-1073Greg BonnellProject ManagerRegional Planning and Environmental CenterU.S. Army Corps of Engineers ..Gregory.W.Bonnell@usace.army.milCell. (918) 951-0591Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to post for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 3 Jun 2022.

Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Seasonal Natural and Cultural Resources Management Program Support on Air Force InstallationsResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) and Integrated Cultural ResourcesManagement Plans (ICRMPs) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $1,309,000 is expected to beavailable to support this project, depending on availability of funds.Background:The primary objective of this project is to provide temporary natural / cultural resources support to the locations listed below. See the attached Scope of Objectives (SOO) for further details.Altus AFB Little Rock AFAvon Park AFR Nellis AFBAK PRSC NR Program (611th CES/CEI) Offutt AFBBarksdale AFB McConnell AFBBellows AFB F.E. Warren AFBColumbus AFB Scott AFBDover AFB Wright-Patterson AFBEglin AFB Shaw AFBEielson AFB Sheppard AFBHill AFB Tinker AFBHill AFB and UTTR Tyndall AFBJB CharlestonJB Elmendorf-RichardsonJBLE-EustisJB McGuire Dix LakehurstJBSA Camp BullisArticle 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.In agreement with the above stated goals, the recipient/cooperator (hereafter Cooperator) agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to implement, in part, the Air Force responsibilities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531 et seq.), the Sikes Act Improvement Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 1361 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and applicable implementing regulations, such as Air Force Instruction 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management.Period of Performance:Base period: 18 months from date of award.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to:Audria GillGrants SpecialistUSACE Ft. Worth Districtaudria.j.gill@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1925McCullough WellsProject ManagerUSACE Omaha Districtmargaret.m.wells@usace.army.milOffice: (402) 995-2590Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 11 June 2022.

Project Title: Provide support to the Fort Polk, Louisiana, Forestry and Wildland Fire Program Responses to this Request Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $485,300 is expected to be available to support this project for the base year. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.NOTE: Must be a non-federal partner in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program to be qualified to be considered. 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 the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:This research focuses on the following objectives:“See Attached RSOI Package Statement of Objectives”NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI.Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There will be four 12 month option years based on availability of funding.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail:sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kathy MitchellEnvironmental Agreements PMUSACE, Regional Planning and Environmental CenterEmail: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: 817-629-9655Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days, prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 6 July 2022.

Project Title: Conservation Branch, Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, LouisianaResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $420,300 is expected to be available to support this project for the base year. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.Background:Provide support to the Fort Polk, Cultural Resources Program activities including curation. Please read the attached Statement of Objectives for the full description of activities required for this effort.Type of Award: 10 U.S.C. § 2684 Cultural Resources, Delegation of Authority under Title 10 United States CodeBrief Description of Anticipated Work:To allow Fort Polk to remain in compliance with regulatory mandates, meet regional commitments, and to allow military missions to continue.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of theStatements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kathy MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Regional Planning and Environmental Center (RPEC)Email: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1709Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days, prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 7 JULY 2022.