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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: Herpetofauna Survey at Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian, MississippiResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $95,500 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 NAS Meridian, Mississippi, Wildlife Species Management Program activities associated with herpetological species. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This research focuses on the following objectives: “See Attached DRAFT 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. This effort includes one 18 month period of performance. 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: Sandy Justman Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Sandra.justman@usace.army.mil Kathy Mitchell Environmental Agreements PM/Biologist USACE, Regional Planning & Environmental Center Email: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1709 Timeline 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 25 July 2022.

Project Title: Natural Resource INRMP Support, BMGRResponses 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 orderto facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $188,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period.Background:The Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) 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’s (AFCEC). Article I B ofthe 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.The objectives of the work to be performed under project are to conduct natural resource tasks on the federal lands belonging to BMGR, and to prepare reports detailing the results of this work for submission to the USACE Omaha Project Manager (PM), AFCEC Installation Support Section (ISS) POC, and BMGR Natural Resource POCs.Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:The objectives of the work to be performed under this project are to prepare a 5-year revision to the BMGR Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). And to prepare a Military Lands Withdrawal Act (MLWA) 5-year INRMP Public Report for submission to the USACE Project Manager (PM), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Installation Support Section (ISS) POC, and BMGR Air Force and Marine Corps Installation Representatives.The NFE must have experience and knowledge to administer all aspects of the environmental work and administrative aspects described under this scope. The NFE will be a qualified with adequate experience in working with AFCEC/Nellis ISS NRPM and the BMGR prior to awardof the task order. NFE personnel must be able to obtain necessary clearances and at times may be required to be escorted by a government employee.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 PerformanceThe period of performance is 18 months from date of award Option periods: No OptionsNote: 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 JustmanAgreement / Contract SpecialistUSACE Fort Worth DistrictSandra.justman@usace.army.milMrs. Kali Evans, USACE RPEC PMOffice: (402) 768-1048kali.l.evans@usace.army.milTimeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 28 Aug, 2022.

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.

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Island Night Lizard for SCIBrief Description of Anticipated Work:Cooperator will be providing technical natural resource support to apply specialized monitoringprotocols for monitoring island night lizard population densities, ages, sex, body conditions inrelation to habitat conditions, species health correlation with regional weather and fireconditions. In addition, the cooperator will provide habitat mapping and GIS data to illustratehabitat conditions and species usage of each area.“See Attached Statement of Objectives”Period of Performance: Base period: 18 months from date of award – this will allow for 12 fullmonths of field and data collection activities and 6 months for data analysis and reportingefforts.Option periods: Four 18-month option periods anticipated with the first one starting 12 monthsthe beginning of the base period effort. This allows for continuous fieldwork (each 12 months)with overlapping periods of performance for analyses and reporting. Thus, option periodfieldwork will begin from the date of award and extend at least 12 months with an additional 6months for reporting, totaling an 18-month period of performance for each Option Period (with 6months of overlap with prior period as shown below).Please send responses or direct questions to:SpecialistGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: audria.j.gill@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1925Kathy MitchellEnvironmental Agreements PM/BiologistUSACE, Regional, Planning & Environmental CenterEmail: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1709Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s required to be posted onwww.Grants.gov for 30 days, prior to the Government making a decision and requesting fullproposals. Responses are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 8 July 2022.

Project Title: Forestry Management Support, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), New Jersey 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 Plans (INRMPs) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $40,285 is expected to be available to support the base period of this project, depending on availability of funding. The subsequent options are expected to be funded depending on availability. Background: The primary objective of this project is to tree thinning activities at identified areas on the Lakehurst portion of the installation. See the attached Scope of Objectives (SOO) for further details. Activities will ultimately encourage healthier forest growth and allow habitat to naturally restore ground vegetation for native wildlife. Avian, mammalian, reptilian, and amphibian species will utilize the restored habitat for a variety of life cycle processes. Note: Must be a non-federal partner in one of the CESU Units, referenced above, to be qualified for considered. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See Draft SOO for more informationNote: 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: This agreement is non-severable as it requires final reports to be prepared and submitted once the surveys and the final data analysis have been completed. The period of performance for each awarded period is anticipated to be 12 months from date of award. 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: Sandy Justman Contract Specialist USACE Ft. Worth District sandra.justman@usace.army.mil Office: (817) 886-1073 McCullough Wells Project Manager USACE Omaha District margaret.m.wells@usace.army.mil Office: (402) 995-2590 Timeline 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 28 AUG 2022.

Project Title: Climate Change Assessments for Integrated Natural Resource Mgt Plans NAVFACHQResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $120,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base year. Additional funding may be available for additional periods in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.Background:Cooperator will be providing technical support to conduct climate change analyses including climate change risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies using authoritative region-specific climate science, climate projections, and existing tools to ensure climate change analyses are accomplished for installations with INRMPs in accordance with Sikes Act, DoD Directive 4715.21; DoDM 4715.03, Enclosure 8; and OPNAV M-5090.1, 25 June 2021, section 12-3.3, 2021. The current needs are for Installations within the Hawaiian Islands, Mariana Islands, and the Southeast United States and other areas will be specified in follow on option years dependent on needs associated with regional regulations, project conditions, and available funding.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 theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:This research focuses on the following objectives:“See Attached 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.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:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kathy MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Omaha DistrictEmail: Kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milTimeline 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 19 AUG 2022.

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.

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Development and Application of Compound Flood Hazard Estimation Method for Coastal Texas for USACE Galveston DistrictBrief Description of Anticipated Work: SEE ATTACTHED SOO FOR THIS INFORMATIONPeriod of Performance:Base period: 12 months from date of awardFollow-on (FO) periods: Three 12-month FO periodsPlease send responses or direct questions to:Audria GillGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: audria.j.gill@usace.army.mil----------------------------------------------------------Kelsee CrawleyProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kelsee.f.crawley@usace.army.milTimeline 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 22 January 2023.

Project Title: Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit Monitoring & Wildlife Habitat Management Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $241,696 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: This work requires an experienced onsite support person located at Naval Air Station Key West (NASKW). The work will involve: monitoring of Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit (LKMR) populations at NASKW and to conduct habitat management (e.g., Invasive Exotic Vegetation Control) projects at NASKW. This will be accomplished through the implementation of three specific tasks; LKMR Population Monitoring; Habitat Management; Invasive Vegetation Control. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Cooperator will be providing technical natural resource support to assist Naval Air Station Key West with monitoring for successful population trends, forest habitat enhancements, and invasive exotic vegetation control. This includes applying habitat management practices to support enhancements for restoration and control of exotic vegetation in selected areas of sensitive habitat utilized by the the Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit. This effort also requires utilizing protocols from established species management plans to obtain Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit population data to support annual population trend reporting to regional stakeholders and regulatory agencies. See Attached DRAFT Statement of Objectives for EVALUATION CRITERIA and full Project Details. The FINAL SOO will be sent out with the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUESTS. 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. Please send responses or direct questions to: Sandy Justman Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Kathy Mitchell Environmental Agreements PM/Biologist USACE, Regional, Environmental and Planning Center Email: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1709 Timeline 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 End of Day., Central Time, on 20 July 2022.