Ecological Parameters in the Forested Wetlands of Southern Florida
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W9126G262SOI9383
- Agency
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ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $575,000 to $3,177,238
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
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is seeking a cooperative agreement partner to conduct ecological research on prey fish communities and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the forested mangrove wetlands of southern Florida as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) monitoring effort. Applicants must be members of designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) in the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean regions and must demonstrate technical ability and qualifications through a Statement of Interest. The Principal Investigator must hold a PhD in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field with direct experience in prey fish and SAV sampling, large-scale sampling expertise, and Everglades ecology knowledge, with preference given to candidates familiar with CERP. Evaluation will be based on technical merit, organizational capability, and alignment with USACE/Department of Defense missions, with applicants receiving "Good/Excellent" or "Acceptable" ratings invited to submit full proposals. Statements of Interest are due by noon Central Time on June 5, 2026, with direct questions to be submitted by May 13, 2026, to Yvonne Howard (Grants Specialist) and Nicole Baker (Project Manager) at USACE Fort Worth District.
The base award is approximately $575,000 for a mandatory 12-month performance period, with an established indirect cost rate of 17.5% and potential for up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods contingent on funding availability. Optional tasks beyond the three mandatory tasks (Project Initiation/Plans/Permits, Prey Fish Sampling and SAV Monitoring, and Data Analyses) may provide supplemental funding. Work will be performed in southern Florida's forested wetlands, and all recipients and subrecipients must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment performed within the last three years to be eligible for award.
Synopsis
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 Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $575,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period (mandatory and optional task 5). Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent years.
Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.
Description of Anticipated Work: For the full description of this announcement click on the Related Documents Tab.
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.
Submission of Your Statement of Interest
1. Statements of Interest are due by Noon Central Time, on 5 June 2026.
2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail or direct questions no later than 13 May 2026 to:
Yvonne Howard
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Yvonne.Howard@usace.army.mil
AND
Nicole (Niki) Baker
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil
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.
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B01-NIST Requirement Notice.pdf | ||
| B01-RSOI W9126G262SOI9383.pdf |
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