Project Title: Natural Resources Support, Holloman AFB, NM Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by Holloman AFB (HAFB), NM which provides professional and technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the Sikes Act [16 USC 670c-1]. $311,946 is expected to be available to support Tasks 1,2,5, & 6 in the Base Year of this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent 4 Option Years. Background: The Holloman AFB (HAFB) natural resources program ensures military mission activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies. 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. Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Network or a not-for-profit, non-federal entity to be qualified to be considered. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This research focuses on the following objectives: 1) Task 1 – Conduct vegetation management and maintenance of the Holloman Wetland Complex Area (HWCA). 2) Task 2 – Continue long-term monitoring of established sites for wetland birds at Holloman Wastewater Evaporation Pond and Lagoon G during migratory and breeding seasons. 3) Task 3 – Support HAFB in implementing its INRMP as directed in the Sikes Act and AFMAN 32-7003. 4) Task 4 – Species management to include studies and surveys on the following: a. Bats b. White Sands Pupfish c. Burrowing Owl d. Various Threatened & Endangered Species e. Neotropical Migrant Birds f. Various Mammals (to include coyotes, wolves, foxes, etc. g. Raptors h. Herpetology (lizards & amphibians) 5) Task 5 – Habitat management to include studies and surveys on the following: a. Burrowing Owl habitat b. Chihuahuan Desert habitat 6) Task 6 – Invasive species management (including noxious weeds & Salt Cedar) Period of Performance. The base period of this agreement will extend one year from award. Four option periods extending for one year are anticipated pending funds. Please send responses or direct questions to: USACE Sandra Justman Contract Specialist CESWF-CT Email:
[email protected] Office: 817-886-1073 And USACE J. Grant Harrison CESU Project Manager
[email protected] 817-266-3001 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI are required to be out for a minimum of 10 working days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin 11 AUG 2021.