oppNWO-CESU-18-05-cfda12.632-instructions.pdf

Funding Opportunity Announcement

Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Funding Agency : Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement

US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District 1616 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE 68102

Funding Opportunity No: NWO-CESU-18-05 CFDA No: 12.632 Program Title: Legacy Resource Management Program, Sikes Act 670c-1

Issue Date: 12-FEB-2018 Application Due Date: 13-MAR-2018 Overview:

CESU 18-05 WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN SUPPORT FOR FORT A.P. HILL, VIRGINIA

Personnel will assist in the collection of data on fish and wildlife populations, threatened and endangered species, invasive species, and habitat conditions; recommend appropriate adjustments to both indirect and direct survey methods as warranted; and conduct surveys in both night-time and daytime conditions.

POP: 12 Months from date of award.

Estimated Total Funding: $78,054.00- $86,727.00 Estimated Number of Awards: 1

Contents of Full Text Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description V. Application Review Information II. Award Information VI. Award Administration Information III. Eligibility Information VII. Agency Contacts IV. Application Information VIII. Other Information

Contact Information: Questions relating to Grants.gov including the registration process and sy stem requirements should be directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. For assistance with the requirements of this Funding Opportunity Announcement, please contact stephanie.a.rostermundt@usace.army.mil.

Instructions to Applicants:

The complete funding opportunity announcement, application forms, and instructions are available for download at Grants.gov.

Applications in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement shall be submitted by the application due date. Applications may be submitted by mail, email, or via the internet through Grants.gov.

Applicants shall have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering Sy stem (DUNS) number, register with the Sy stem for Award Management (SAM), and if submitting application via the internet, register with Grants.gov.

See Section IV of the Funding Opportunity Announcement for complete application submission information.

mailto:stephanie.a.rostermundt@usace.army.mil

Section I: Funding Opportunity Description

WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN S UPPORT FOR FORT A.P. HILL, VIRGINIA

Section II: Award Information

Cooperative Agreement; $78,054.43 - $86,727.00 Budget; 1 award; 12 month Period of Performance

Section III: Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants – CESU Nationwide (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/).

1. Cost Sharing – 100% USACE Funded

2. Other – n/a

Section IV: Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package The complete funding opportunity announcement, application forms, and instructions are available for download at Grants.gov. USACE is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an applicant’s inability to access documents posted at the referenced website.

The administrative point of contact is Stephanie Rostermundt, 402-995-2083, Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil and Shanna.M.Comparato@usace.army.mil

2. Content and Form of Application Submission All mandatory forms and any applicable optional forms must be completed in accordance with the instructions on the forms and the additional instructions below.

a. SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance

b. SF 424 A – Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs

c. SF 424 B – Assurances – Non-Construction Programs

d. Program Narrative – Brief program description illustrating applicant’s ability to meet the goals and objectives described in Section I of the announcement.

Application shall be submitted NO LATER THAN 13-MAR-2018

3. Submission Instructions Applications may be submitted e-mail and the internet.

a. Internet:

Applicants are required to submit proposals through Grants.gov. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their Grants.gov proposal submission is received in its entirety. The Government bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission of conversion processes associated with electronic submissions. The Government will bear no responsibility for delays in submissions due to technical difficulties at or with the Grants.gov website.

All applicants using Grants.gov to submit proposals must be registered and have and account with Grants.gov. It may take up to three weeks to complete Grants.gov registration. For more information on registration, go to http://www.grants.gov/ForApplicants.

b. E-mail:

If there is an issue with submission to Grants.gov, please contact the Corps at the email addresses below. Format all documents to print on Letter (8 ½ x 11”) paper. E-mail proposal to http://www.cesu.psu.edu/ mailto:Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil mailto:Shanna.M.Comparato@usace.army.mil http://www.grants.gov/ForApplicants

Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil Lisa.A.Sirois@usace.army.mil and Shanna.M.Comparato@usace.army.mil

Section V: Application Review Information

1. Evaluation for Selection To receive consideration for award, the proposal must meet the requirements set forth in this FOA and be presented with adequate detail to assure the evaluator(s) have a good understanding of the proposed requirement(s). All proposals will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each offeror demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements of the announcement, Scope of Work (SOW), and FOA.

The offeror shall submit a proposal that completely addresses all evaluation criteria and specifically identifies how each requirement will be satisfied. Technical proposal shall be no longer than 15-pages, font 12 (This page limitation is in addition to all required forms). All questions shall be submitted no later than 20 February 2018 at

10 AM CST.

2. Basis of Award The selection decision will be based on the NFE offering the best overall value to the Government, with consideration given to all factors described below (weighted in descending order of importance). The selection will not be based on lowest proposed cost, it will be based on an analysis of each criteria listed below. The proposal document shall be outlined as shown below.

3. Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria shall serve as the standard against which any response to this announcement will be evaluated.

Initial Review The Government will perform an initial review to determine that the applicant is (1) eligible in accordance with Section III of the announcement; (2) all information required by Section IV has been submitted; and

(3) all mandatory requirements are satisfied.

a. Factor I: Past Project Performance

i. The NFE will ensure that the proposal outlines the NFE’s proven ability to perform programmatic activities, and submit reports on time. This factor will be rated as acceptable when the applicant submits a minimum of two (2) comprehensive examples of projects that include wildlife management support with positive customer feedback. POC(s) will be utilized to verify performance.

Applicants must utilize the Past Performance Template for each project cited, and fill it out completely. Information collected will be evaluated for:

1. Age (Within 3-5 Years)

2. Relevance (Location, Value)

3. Technical Complexity

4. General trend of the applicants performance

ii. Other Past Performance information considered shall include:

1. SAM (www.SAM.gov) to check for suspension and/or debarment

2. FAPIIS (https://www.fapiis.gov)

3. Past Performance history known to the agency

b. Factor II: Project Team and Technical Approach

i. The technical approach presented shall demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of Wildlife Management Support, Inventory and Maintenance, and Cross- Functional Area Support and Outreach Activities, and any other components required to successfully meet program objectives. The technical approach should effectively demonstrates the NFE’s ability to execute all work in the SOW.

ii. NFE will ensure that the proposal properly articulates the qualifications and experience of key personnel in regard to wildlife management support and wildlife habitat improvement. Applications that identify all key personnel as

Commented [CSMCUC(1]: Information contained in Intro to Grants Module 5

Commented [CSMCUC(2]: Mandatory consideration

Commented [CSMCUC(3]: Allowable as discussed in course mailto:Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil mailto:Lisa.A.Sirois@usace.army.mil mailto:Shanna.M.Comparato@usace.army.mil http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.fapiis.gov/ having at least one year of experience with wildlife habitat improvement activities will at minimum receive an Acceptable rating

c. Factor IV: Project Mobilization

i. Applicants shall provide a detailed timeline for project execution, to include mobilization. Applicants will be more favorably evaluated on a plan that outlines how the NFE can complete the mission within the stated POP.

d. Factor V: Cost Review

i. NFE will ensure the total budget proposal does not exceed the funding amount listed in Section II.

ii. NFE will ensure the budget line items are appropriate and reasonable with the level of effort needed to accomplish the tasks listed in the SOW.

Evaluation Ratings For proposed evaluation, the following adjectival ratings will be used:

1.1 PROPOSAL MERIT RATING SCALE

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is not awardable.

1.2 QUES TIONS

All questions shall be submitted to Contracting no later than 20 February 2018 10AM CT.

4. Review and Selection Process

See above

5. Anticipated Award Date Announcement Issue Date: 12-FEB-2018 Announcement Due Date: 13-MAR-2018 Estimated Award Date: 30-MAR-2018

Section VI: Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices Written notice of award will be given in conjunction with issuance of a cooperative agreement signed by a Grants Officer. The cooperative agreement will contain the effective date of the agreement, the period of performance, funding information, and all terms and conditions. The recipient is required to sign and return the document before work under the agreement commences. Work described in this announcement SHALL NOT begin without prior authorization from a Grants Officer.

2. Administrative Requirements The cooperative agreement issued as a result of this announcement is pursuant to the administrative requirements in reporting.

Omaha District POC listed below

Section VII: Agency Contact

Stephanie Rostermundt, Grants Specialist, Contracting Division USACE, Omaha District Tel: 402-995-2083

ATTN: CECT-NWO-E

1616 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE 68102 E-mail: Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil

Lisa Sirois, Contracting Division USACE, Omaha District Tel: 402-995-2072

ATTN: CECT-NWO-E

1616 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE 68102 E-mail: Lisa.A.Sirois@usace.army.mil

Section VIII: Other Information n/a mailto:Stephanie.A.Rostermundt@usace.army.mil mailto:Lisa.A.Sirois@usace.army.mil