DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, FORT WORTH DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH, TX 76102-0300

8 April 2026

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST

W9126G262SOI8766

Applicants must be a member in one of the following

Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions:

Colorado Plateau / Piedmont South Atlantic Coast / Gulf Coast CESU Regions

Project Title: Ecosystem and Natural Resource Range Study at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the recipient’s CESU Joint and Cooperative Agreement (also known as the CESU Master Agreement).

NOTE: The established CESU indirect rate is 17.5%.

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $483.567. 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.

NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act. For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Period of Performance. The Base period of the agreement will extend 12 months from the date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.

Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives

NOTE: At this time, we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.

Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced, 12 pt. font):

1. Name, Organization, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, CESU Region, and Contact Information (Email)

2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):

a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this project’s requirements

10 March 2025

b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects

c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise

d. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g.

equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)

Submission of Your Statement of Interest

1. Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, 8 May 2026, via email to the parties listed below.

2. Direct questions via email no later than 20 Apr 2026 to the parties listed below.

Nicholas A. Aprea Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1925

AND

Joshua C. Wurtz Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: joshua.c.wurtz@usace.army.mil Office: 334-790-2568

Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above 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, offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives.

Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, THE RECIPIENT AND ANY PROPOSED SUBRECIPIENTS

AND CONTRACT VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE NIST SP 800-171 DOD

ASSESSEMENT (PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS). Additional details are provided as a separate attachment to this document.

Thank you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.

CHERYL R. VENDEMIA

Grants Officer

Attachment: Statement of Objectives mailto:Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil mailto:joshua.c.wurtz@usace.army.mil http://www.grants.gov/

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

Ecosystem and Natural Resource Range Support for Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, GA.

in Support to the DPW FSGA/HAAF Fish and Wildlife Branch

1.0 PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this project scope is to provide details of work to be performed by a recipient in support to the Fort Stewart, Georgia/Hunter Army Airfield (FSGA/HAAF) Fish and Wildlife Branch of Division of Public Works (DPW) through a cooperative agreement created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District (USACE) to implement the FSGA/HAAF Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan as supplemented by attachments of contained within.

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Army Military Reservation at FSGA/HAAF is in southeast Georgia about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia and serves as a power projection platform.

Fort Stewart was established in June 1940 as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training Center to prepare artillery troops for overseas deployment during WWII. Fort Stewart is the main logistic, training, mobilization, and deployment center for the 3rd Infantry Division along with supporting units and regional collective training site for Reserve Component units. Fort Stewart is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River covering approximately 280,000 acres in southeastern Georgia.

HAAF is in the city of Savannah, Georgia occupying approximately 5,400 acres.

HAAF is an active operation base for strategic support units of the 3rd Infantry Division as well as other non-division support units, special operations units, Air Force combat support units, and a Coast Guard air station.

Military training occurs from all services, and units train to standard on mission essential task lists (METL) utilizing unit equipment (Weapons, Vehicles, Ammunition, and other MTOE/TDA Equipment) on existing FSGA/HAAF training facilities within the cantonment area, on existing ranges, and on installation training lands. Types of training include, but are not limited to tank maneuvers, field artillery, helicopter gunnery, impact areas, parachute drop zones, large caliber and small arms live fire training. All ranges and training areas operate simultaneously throughout the year.

To ensure that FSGA/HAAF can meet its mission needs now and, in the future, natural resources must be managed such that they are ecologically sustainable. The FSGA/HAAF natural resource management philosophy is an ecosystem-based approach. Ecosystem management principles and guidelines as articulated in the 1994 DoD memorandum, "Implementation of Ecosystem Management in the

Department of Defense”, represented a major shift in DoD’s focus from the protection of individual species to a more holistic management of ecosystems. This philosophy is furthermore embodied in the Installation’s Natural Resources Management Vision and Mission to Support the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), Reserve, National Guard and all Armed Services, and its strategic responsibilities of rapidly deploying heavy, mechanized forces around the globe, while maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of the FSGA/HAAF landscape with the goal of an healthy, sustainable ecosystem.

3.0 AUTHORITY

This cooperative agreement will be awarded using the authority delegated to Fort Worth USACE for 16 U.S.C. § 670c-1 (Sikes Act).

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 (INRMP), as directed in the Sikes Act.

In agreement with the above stated goals, the recipient agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to implement, activities to support the installation’s commitment toward environmental stewardship to manage natural and cultural resources in a responsible way that has the least impact on military missions and is beneficial to the region. In addition, the activities performed by the recipient must be completed in a manner conducive to guidelines outlined in the Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531 et seq.), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 1361 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), applicable implementing regulations, Army Regulations 200-1, and any other applicable regulatory guidelines.

In accordance with section 6305 – Using cooperative agreements of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq.), projects must carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation, instead of acquiring goods or services for the exclusive direct benefit of the United States Government. However, under the authority of the Sikes Act 16 U.S.C. § 670c-1 (Sikes Act), notwithstanding chapter 63 of Title 31 (31 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq), a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government. Examples of carrying out a public purpose may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project results are made available to a wide audience (including nonfederal entities)

• Project results/outputs add to the scientific literature/knowledge base, with applicability and utility beyond the scope of the project footprint

• Academic and other nonfederal partner institutions (and their personnel) gain professional experience, increase knowledge, and develop skills and abilities

• Students benefit from direct interaction with federal scientists, program and technical staff, and field unit managers

In accordance with section 6305 – Using cooperative agreements of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq.), substantial involvement is expected between the Department of Defense and the recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated by the cooperative agreement.

The DoD agrees to participate at a national level in support of the CESU program as accepted in the Master MOU for the establishment and continuation of the CESU program Article II 1-4 and Article VI 1-7.

The installation further (hence DoD) agrees to provide substantial involvement as directed under the appropriate master agreement to include, but are not limited to, the following:

• FSGA/HAAF is involved in development of project methodology, data gathering, analysis, and/or report writing

• FSGA/HAAF actively participates and collaborates in carrying out the project plan of work, reviews and approves activities, helps train or support project recipient staff or trainees.

4.0 OBJECTIVES

• The primary objectives of this project are to assist and collaborate with

FSGA/HAAF with the optimal management of training lands, to minimize restrictions to the military mission due to natural and cultural resource related constraints, to protect and enhance biological diversity and ecological health on all lands, allow for successful implementation of INRMP elements and to ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations.

• To contribute to sound and balanced decision‐making regarding land use and resource management on public lands and military installations by the provision of the best research, data, and analytical tools available required to address and implement elements of section 7 of the INRMP.

• To promote the long-term ecological sustainability of its lands for multiple-use opportunities. The application of sound land management practices and adaptive management strategies will conserve ecological integrity, enhance maneuver training abilities, and preserve natural biotic communities.

Collaborative efforts by Installation stakeholders will ensure ecosystem sustainability through rehabilitation and maintenance. This ecosystem management approach will encompass stakeholder interests, regulatory requirements, and fiscal constraints. These objectives directly support the Installation’s INRMP by promoting diverse habitats and implementing management actions that enhance ecosystem health, sustain biodiversity, and support priority species, including nongame wildlife and federally listed species such as the Red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) (INRMP section 9 and 10).

4.1 Task 1- Provide Technical Assistance for Habitat Management and Reconfiguring of lands of FSGA and HAAF (mandatory)

Habitat Management and Reconfigure Army training lands of FSGA and HAAF to support sustainable ecosystem and safe maneuver training conditions. The recipient shall collaborate with the Installation natural resource staff indicated in section 8 below. This collaborative effort will provide technical assistance, participate in planning and adaptive management decisions, and jointly determine appropriate methods and priorities for habitat management and land reconfiguration activities in support of INRMP objectives.

4.1.1 Task Objectives

In accordance with section 9.4 and 10.0 of the INRMP, the following tasks and activities shall be completed to ensure successful execution of the INRMP goals and objectives for managing critical habitats such as long leaf pine forests that encompass sensitive flora and fauna.

• Provide support and execute land management services, minor maintenance actions, and reconfiguration actions on Army lands to meet Protected, Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Concern (PETS) habitat requirements to support threatened and endangered species habitat in accordance with the INRMP.

• Execute Administration requirements for daily operations such as equipment documentation, and communication necessary for keeping equipment in good working condition that effectively supports safety standards.

• Miscellaneous support of the Fish and Wildlife Branch such as fueling of equipment, and minor transportation needs to support fish and wildlife mission, etc.

4.1.2 Specific Sub tasks for Task 1 (refer to section 9.0 Applicable References for Execution Details)

• Provide for short- and long-term land and forestry management.

• Provide for fish and wildlife habitat enhancement or modification.

• Estimated level of effort will be to midstory forestry mow 400 acres.

• Estimated level of effort will be to harvest 1500 lbs. of wiregrass seed.

• Estimated level of effort will be to prepare 150 acres of habitat for wiregrass planting.

• Estimated level of effort will be to plant 150 acres of wiregrass seed.

• Prevent, reduce, and mitigate erosion and sedimentation

• Provide minor maintenance and/or support to public access facilities for the military installation. This is a necessary and appropriate subject to meet the requirements necessary to ensure safety and military security.

• Maintain, repair and reconfigure habitat of Federal and state listed species for preservation and recovery of those species.

• Estimated level of effort will be to protect 1,000 Red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) cavity trees.

• Maintain, and service all equipment acquired or improved in whole or in part under this award and all federally owned equipment for which you are accountable under this agreement, including routine maintenance and necessary repairs, to ensure safe and effective operation and in compliance with General Terms and Conditions.

4.1.3 Task 1.1 - Optional Tasks

• Additional midstory mowing of 200 acres of midstory.

• Additional harvest of 500 lbs. of wiregrass seed.

• Additional preparation of 50 acres of habitat for wiregrass planting.

• Additional planting of 50 acres of wiregrass seed.

• Additional protection of 500 RCW cavity trees.

4.2 Task 2- Provide GIS Support (mandatory)

GIS data is necessary to develop maps and other illustrations required to relay information such as habitat boundaries, species habitat usage or any other elements of interest that are required to support natural resource planning and land management decisions. Therefore, in accordance with section 7.1 of the INRMP, the recipient will collaborate with installation staff and provide technical input necessary to interface planning and adaptive management elements.

Natural resources related geospatial data is managed by the ENRD. Geospatial data is utilized across the Installation and across directorates for management decisions (e.g., Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation with the USFWS). The Fort Stewart DPW Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) Program can access the natural resources geospatial data (e.g., forest stand, flora and fauna) stored on a common network drive and migrate it to the target geodatabase that meets Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment

(SDSFIE).

This data migration is conducted using a SDSFIE specific ArcGIS Toolbox. In general, geospatial data may be updated as needed or quarterly. The IGI&S Program Manager must submit quarterly reports to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) which may include updated natural resources geospatial data. The reported/updated geospatial data is aggregated into the HQDA geospatial data repository. Data contained within the HQDA geospatial data repository may be viewed in the Army at different echelons from Department of Defense down to the individual user at a unit level (section 7.1 of the INRMP).

Natural Resource (NR) GIS support deliverable(s) may be required in as little as one hour for daily tasks, in as little as 24 Hours (next day) for project planning reviews and approvals at other Garrison and external offices as requested by the Government POC.

4.2.1 Task Objectives

• Provide internal GIS support and coordination within FSGA/HAAF DPW to support the decision making across directorates for management decisions such as the Endangered species Act.

• Provide cross-directorate GIS support and coordination within FSGA/HAAF

• Provide Army-wide GIS support and coordination concerning FSGA/HAAF.

• Provide external GIS support and coordination with organizations outside the

Army.

• Miscellaneous support to the Fish and Wildlife program such as incidental field observations, determining GIS software necessary for accurate mapping, data analysis, minor equipment maintenance, etc.

4.2.2 Specific Sub tasks for Task 2 (refer to section 9.0 Applicable References for execution details)

• Provide Access to GIS datasets (Local and SDSFIE) to internal FSGA/HAAF DPW GIS and cross-directorate FSGA/HAAF GIS users.

• Maintain Local GIS datasets meeting the needs of DPW Fish and Wildlife Personnel and in accordance with the Government POC stated local requirements.

• Maintain GIS dataset IAW with SDSFIE and QAPs, to be submitted to the installation IGI&S Manager as requested.

• Conduct GIS data analysis and product production at request of Government

POC.

5.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The following requirements are common to all tasks listed in sections 4.

• Recipient will have access and use of government assets.

• Access and usage are dependent on availability as determined by the government.

• Recipient will be properly licensed on the equipment/vehicles being operated.

• The recipient is responsible for procuring any equipment or supplies on a reimbursable basis that the Government does not provide or not included in Appendix A.

• Recipient must inform a Government Point of Contact prior to start of Procurement Process.

• Government assets are accounted for via the following means by the recipient, and the signed forms are maintained by the government.

• Hand Receipt [DA Form 2062] updated annually and inventoried as needed and/or.

• Equipment Dispatch [DA Form 5987-E] updated monthly and inventoried as needed.

• Local sign out sheet.

5.1 Government Furnished Property

5.1.1 Specified Requirements

• Specific items in subject category are listed in Appendix A, including but not limited to, general office and field supplies, vehicles, materials, tools, heavy machinery and equipment required to meet habitat and mitigation requirements.

• Appendix A is not all inclusive and, as items change (lifecycle or otherwise), specific pieces will be replaced with in-kind equipment.

• For safety reasons, hand-held radios are required for Recipient to operate in the field and will be provided by the government.

• The government will provide services to prepare reports and maps (e.g.

specialized printers for maps).

• Recipient personnel may be required to travel on government military ground equipment or government‐provided rotary or fixed wing aircraft during execution of tasks and subtasks contained herein.

5.2 Travel

5.2.1 General Requirements

• CONUS travel is required only during the performance of this project to attend project related meetings, conferences, and training. Recipient may be required to travel to project related off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this SOO. Recipient shall follow 2 CFR 200 regulations.

5.2.2 Specified Requirements

• Travel is required to accomplish survey, evaluation, and reporting, and professional development requirements.

• In addition, travel is required to attend workshops, and to meet with various consulting agencies and stakeholders.

• Travel as necessary within and outside of Georgia to meet agreement objectives.

• Recipient will inform their government point of contact prior to travel.

5.3 Briefings

5.3.1 Specified Requirements

• Recipient will collaborate with the Government Point of Contact for briefing scheduling, and attendance is required for all on-site recipient personnel.

5.4 Meetings

• General Requirements

• Post Award Planning Meeting shall take place within 1 month of award between the Technical POC and recipient Principal Investigator (PI).

• Technical Coordination Meetings shall take place twice annually.

The first meeting shall take place within a month of award, and the second meeting shall take place at the completion of the projects for review and acceptance.

• Specified Requirements

• Recipient will collaborate with the Government Point of Contact for meeting scheduling, and is required for all on-site recipient personnel.

5.5 Process for Procurement

5.5.1 Specified Requirements

• Recipient will track the amount for each purchase to ensure available funding does not exceed the allotted budget category for each period of performance (POP).

• Recipient will have submitted a list of potential consumables or rentals outside of government furnished supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles.

• Recipient shall adhere to Recipient Procurement Procedures (PROC) (2 CFR 1132), Articles I, II, and III as applicable, outlined in the General Terms and Conditions.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 Base Effort

• The Base period of performance will be 12 months.

6.2 Follow on Efforts

• Based on project conditions, project needs, and funding available, there will be 4, 12-month follow-on periods with the first follow-on period beginning at the end of the Base Period.

6.3 Optional Tasks

• Optional tasks can be awarded once during each period of performance.

7.0 QUALIFICATIONS

Recipient shall provide a PI who will be responsible for the performance of the work.

The PI shall have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a working knowledge of Natural Resource Management practices such as habitat management, endangered species management, and ecosystem restoration.

7.1 Task 1. Provide Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Support

7.1.1 HEO On-site Equipment Operator/Program Manager [Experience level:

Advanced to Intermediate] (The expected level of effort would be equivalent to one full-time equivalent (FTE))

• At least three years of experience with leading on-site work and labor efforts of a Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Crew using heavy and light equipment, and hand-held power and manual tools.

• Act as the supervising manager in the absence of the PI.

• Experience with scheduling and estimating labor, equipment efforts, conducting parts and equipment maintenance and research and preparing purchase requests.

7.1.2 HEO [Experience level: Basic to Intermediate] (The expected level of effort would be equivalent to two FTEs)

• At least one year of experience with running and maintaining heavy and light equipment, small agricultural tractors, chainsaws, handheld power and manual tools, and maintaining equipment and job logs.

• Experience with performing operational, routine, and operator maintenance and inspections on all equipment to maintain operational readiness/safety and to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition.

• Experience to facilitate planting operations, land clearing, site preparations, soil stabilization, grading, and road maintenance.

• Experience with wilderness/agricultural land rehabilitation, and erosion control practices in the southeastern U.S.

• Should have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Basic experience operating personal computer workstations.

7.2 Task 2. GIS Support

7.2.1 GIS Coordinator

• A minimum of BS/BA degree in Geography or related field, or MS/MA degree in Geography or closely related field is preferred.

• Must be trained and knowledgeable in SRP, Army, and Federal geospatial data standards (which include but are not limited to: SRP Geospatial Data Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), and the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities Infrastructure and

Environment (SDSFIE) suite of standards).

• GIS personnel must remain fully trained and maintain capabilities to implement the most current versions of these capabilities and the current releases of GIS, Global Positioning System (GPS), and image processing software, including:

(ESRI ArcGIS and Arc-Pad, Terra-Go, Geo-PDF, Trimble Positions, ERDAS Imagine, and Lizard-Tech Mr. Sid applications).

• Ensure personnel are knowledgeable of AR 350‐19, AR 385‐63, AR 385‐10, Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet (PAM) 385‐63, DA PAM 385‐64, Training Circular (TC).

8.0 COORDINATION

8.1 Government Points of Contact

USACE Fort Worth District Project Manager Josh Wurtz

(334) 790-2568 joshua.c.wurtz@usace.army.mil

Chief, Fish and Wildlife Branch Justin Chafin (571) 801-2221 (Primary POC) justin.l.chafin.civ@army.mil

Operations Officer, Fish and Wildlife Branch Thomas Hamlin (571) 801-2233 (Alternate POC) thomas.j.hamlin.civ@army.mil

Chief, ENRD, DPW Theodore Quarles (571) 801-0244/1343 (Alternate POC) theodore.r.quarles.civ@army.mil

9.0 POST AWARD & INVOICE PROCESSES

9.1 Payment Requests and Progress Reports (Invoice Package) - Submit Payment Request and additional required documents to: swf-cesu-invoice@usace.army.mil.

Carbon Copy the assigned USACE Project Manager as well as your organization’s point of contacts (POCs) for the additional required documents and for delinquent accounts.

9.2 Frequency: Quarterly plus 30-day grace period (except for the final invoice package noted below). If the coverage dates are not quarterly or preapproved by the PM (or the first/last submittal), the invoice package will be rejected.

mailto:joshua.c.wurtz@usace.army.mil mailto:justin.l.chafin.civ@army.mil mailto:thomas.j.hamlin.civ@army.mil mailto:theodore.r.quarles.civ@army.mil mailto:swf-cesu-invoice@usace.army.mil

Quarters Invoice pkgs due No Later Than (NLT):

Q1: Oct-Dec Q1: 31 Jan Q2: Jan-Mar Q2: 30 Apr Q3: Apr-Jun Q3: 30 Jul Q4: Jul-Sep Q4: 31 Oct

9.3 Payment Requests must be submitted on form SF270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement with the accompanying Standard Form-Performance Progress Report (SF-PPR), otherwise the SF270 will be rejected.

SF270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement Block 9, Recipient Organization. For successful set up of Electronic Transfer of Funds (EFT), the Recipient’s name and address shall reflect the exact name and physical address that appears in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://sam.gov/.

Blocks 11, (a), (b), & (c) are for the description of funds. Preferred description is:

CLIN/POP Type, POP start and end dates, amount awarded (see example below);

at minimum include the CLIN. If the description or the minimum CLIN information is missing, the SF270 and SF-PPR will be rejected.

Example:

CLIN 0001 / Base

22SEP23 – 21SEP24

$100,000.00

Funding must be separated as specified on the Award document. Sub-CLINs that specify “for funding only” (e.g., numbered 000101, 000102, etc.) may be rolled into the primary CLIN (e.g., 0001) unless otherwise instructed. All others required PM approval.

The SF270 may have multiple pages. An SF270 in Excel format may be requested at: swf-cesu-invoice@usace.army.mil, however, must be submitted in pdf format otherwise will be rejected.

9.4 SF-PPR Standard Form-Performance Progress Report: The Recipient shall tailor the SF-PPR to include, at minimum, the following information:

• Separate details by CLIN as applicable.

• Achievements (must detail work during quarter associated with the invoice).

• Percent Completion.

• Project Status.

• Problems encountered and impact of activities and personnel on schedule.

• Anticipated work in next reporting period.

If the SF-PPR is incomplete, the SF-PPR and SF270 will be rejected.

A tailored SF-PPR form may be requested at: swf-cesu-invoice@usace.army.mil.

https://sam.gov/

9.5 The Final invoice package is due no later than 90 days from final (funded/exercised) POP end date and must include the following documents: If any of the required information below is missing, the final invoice package will be rejected.

• Final SF270

• SF-PPR

• Final SF425

• DD882

• SF428 plus attachment B (C&S if applicable)

• SF298

• Final Report

Forms may be requested from the district office at swf-cesu-invoice@usace.army.mil or found at: https://www.grants.gov/forms.

10.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Recipient (to include subs) shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures (hereafter referred to as “Documents”.

Recipient will use the references listed below to support SOO execution, to develop and provide the services and products required in this SOO. It is the Recipient’s responsibility to ensure current documentation is utilized to execute tasks throughout the entire POP:

10.1 The agreement described is supported through Sikes Act criteria and the following documents:

• Public Law (PL) 101‐511, Sec 8120, delegation to Army by memorandum dated 21 April 1994.

• The Sikes Act (16 USC 670 a through f and 10 USC 2668 through 2671), within the purview of Public Law 91‐190.

• National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4321, 4331 through 4335, and 4341 through 4347), PL 74‐46, (16 USC 590 a-f).

• 40 CFR Subpart 265 (Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities).

10.1.1 Army Publications

• AR 200‐1.

• AR 37‐27.

• AR 350‐4.

• AR 350-19.

• AR 350-1.

• AR 115-13.

• TC 25-1.

• TC 25-8.

https://www.grants.gov/forms

10.2 Task Documents Incorporated by Reference

10.2.1 General

• Georgia Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.

10.2.2 Specific

• All Tasks

• Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield.

• Task 1 (and optional task): Provide Habitat Management, Repair, and Reconfigure of lands of FSGA and HAAF.

• DPW Fish and Wildlife Branch Heavy Equipment Operator

SOP.

• DPW Fish and Wildlife Branch Safety SOP.

• DPW Fish and Wildlife Branch Maintenance SOP.

• Task 2: Provide Geographic Systems (GIS) Support

• DPW Fish and Wildlife Branch Programmatic Core Services.

• NR Program GIS Program Administration.

• NR Program GIS Support to DPW Fish and Wildlife

Branch.

• NR Program GIS Support to Range Modernization.

• NR Program GIS Program Training Mission.

• NR Program GIS Data Development and

Sustainment.

• Memorandums:

• HQDA DCS, G-3/5/7 Sustainable Range Program (SRP) Geospatial Data Strategy.

• Army Installation Geospatial Information Management.

• GIS Quality Assurance Plans.

11.0 ATTACMENTS

11.1 Appendix A: Government Furnished Property

The Government shall furnish equipment, including but not limited to heavy machinery such as bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, heavy-duty shredders, tractor trucks, trailers, trucks, fuel, computers, monitors, printers, and all other essential accessories necessary for the performance of duties, as determined solely by the Government.

Table 1. Available Supplies

Group Category General Office Supplies Office Supplies General Field Supplies Field Supplies

Maps Military Installation Maps General Office Cleaning

Supplies Cleaning Supplies

General Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants Fuel-Gasoline

General Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants Fuel- Deisel

General Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants Deisel Emission Fluid

General Safety Items Initial Safety Items (minus Boots)

Equipment Repair Items Equipment Repair Items

Table 2. Available Computers

Make Service Tag Number Dell Latitude Six computers are available. Each computer has a unique service tag number

Table 3. Available Equipment and Other Supplies

Item Number Office Printers 3

Monitors 30 Plotters 1

4x4 Trucks 20 Field Radios 20

Computer Software All Tractor Trucks 3

Low-boy Trailers 3 Pole Saws 2

Blowers 4 Chainsaws 10

Trailers 8 Air Compressors 2

Zero-turn Mower 1 Farm Tractors 10

Heavy-duty Tractors w/Mulchers

Rotary Mowers 13 Batwing Mowers 5

Motor Grader 1 Dump Truck 1 Harrow Disk 3

Flail-vac 5 Backhoe 1 Bulldozer 4 Excavator 4

Forklift 1 Welder 1

Water Tanks 2 Skid Steer 2

Soil-Stabilizer 1 Seed Drill 2

Chisel Plow 1 Pond Aerator 1

Fertilizer Spreader 2

11.2 Appendix B: Personnel Requirements

11.2.1 General Requirements

• All Recipient personnel with access to a government info system must be registered in the Account Validation System (AVS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

11.3 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures

11.3.1 General Requirements

• Recipient/sub-recipient personnel shall have access to government facilities in support of accomplishment of Tasks.

• Recipient/sub-recipient personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

• Recipient/sub-recipient workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this cooperative agreement, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Recipient security matters or processes.

• Recipient/sub‐recipient personnel shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

11.4 Common Access Cards (CAC)

11.4.1 General Requirements

• Before CAC issuance, recipient/sub-recipient workforce require, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014‐05.

• The recipient/sub-recipient workforce will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

• Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks onsite or remotely.

• Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD‐approved remote access procedures; or.

• Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non‐DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

• Recipient sub-recipient workforce shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

11.5 Required Training

11.5.1 Specified Requirements

• iWatch Training.

• The Recipient and all associated sub‐ recipients shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the Technical Representative (TR). This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of cooperative agreement award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the TR NLT 90 calendar days after cooperative agreement award.

• Accomplish training IAW and as listed in AR 350-1, Table F-1, as required for contractors, including, but not limited to:

• Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1.

• All Recipient employees, to include sub‐ recipient employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level l awareness training within 60 calendar days after start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement, whichever is applicable. The Recipient shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Recipient employee and sub‐recipient employee, to the TR or to the grants officer, if a TR is not assigned, within 60 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and sub‐ recipient personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil.

• Operation Security (OPSEC).

• Per AR 530‐1 Operations Security, the recipient employees must complete Level 1 OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

• Information Assurance.

• All recipient employees and associated sub‐recipient employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All recipient employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01‐M and AR 25‐2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

• Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25‐ 2, the recipient employees supporting IA/IT functions http://jko.jten.mil/ shall be appropriately certified upon award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DOD 8570.01‐M must be completed upon award.

• Any associated training to meet task requirements.

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