American Crocodile Monitoring as an Indicator of Hydrologic Restoration in the Southern Estuaries for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W9126G262SOI9486
- Agency
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ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $143,325 to $791,961
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is soliciting Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement to monitor American crocodiles as indicators of hydrologic restoration in southern Florida estuaries, with Statements of Interest due October 5, 2026. Applicants must be members of one of three Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units: Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida Caribbean. All recipients, subrecipients, and contract vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment completed within the last three years.
Approximately $143,325 is available for the base period, with the base period spanning 12 months from award date and up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability. Indirect costs are capped at 17.5% applied to either the federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement base or Modified Total Direct Cost base.
Technical qualifications required include a Principal Investigator holding a PhD in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field with direct American crocodile sampling experience. Applicants must demonstrate large-scale remote location sampling capability, expert knowledge of Everglades ecology, prior experience quantifying trends in crocodile abundance, growth, survival, nesting, and hydrological pattern relationships. Preferential consideration is given to applicants with knowledge of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Statements of Interest must include organizational details, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, biographical sketches of Principal Investigator and supporting personnel, descriptions of relevant past projects, innovative techniques and capabilities, and alignment with USACE and Department of Defense missions. A review board will assess technical merit, capability to meet program objectives, and alignment with USACE mission, with Good/Excellent ratings advancing to full proposal submission. The award is anticipated for Fiscal Year 27. Questions are due by September 14, 2026. This opportunity is assigned to CFDA 12.005, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations.
Synopsis
1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
2) Project Title: American Crocodile Monitoring as an Indicator of Hydrologic Restoration in the Southern Estuaries for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.
3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See Attached SOO for this information.
4) Period of Performance: Base Period: 12 months from date of Award. Follow-on (FO) periods: (4) Four 12-month FO periods.
5) Please send responses or direct questions to:
Nicholas A. Aprea
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
Nicole D. Baker
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil
6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, South Florida Caribbean Units
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B01-NIST Requirement Notice Attachment to W9126G262SOI9486.pdf | ||
| B01-RSOI W9126G262SOI9486.pdf |
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