Project Title: Natural & Cultural Resources Support, Ft McCoy Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $1,752,680 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: The objective of this support is to provide planning, technical, and field assistance to the Department of the Army at Fort McCoy to successfully accomplish natural and cultural resource management activities. Specific services are requested for permit sales support, hunting and trapping season support, watershed, forestry, habitat and population management, vegetation monitoring and treatment, data management, and cultural resource activities that support the Army training mission with natural and cultural resource management goals. 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 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. The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. Four 12 month option priods anticipated and each one will be awarded depending on project conditions, needs and available funding. The First Optional Period to begin at the end of the Base Period. Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Please send responses or direct questions to: Sandy Justman Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email:
[email protected] Office: 817-886-1073 Kathy Mitchell Project Manager Regional Planning & Environmental Center Email:
[email protected] 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 17 AUG 2022. [End of RSOI] [See attached DRAFT SOO]