Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support

Agency Name: Fort Worth District

Description:

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time.

Project Title: Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential

investigators for a project to be funded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), which

provides professional and technical support for Air Force installations in order to facilitate

successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $200,000 is

expected to be available to support the base tasks for the base period. Additional funding may be

available for additional optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent fiscal years to the

successful Recipient/Awardee.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work:

Providing technical natural resource support to assist JBLE with managing natural resources such as forests, invasive species, and providing outreach support to educate the local region on natural resource conservation.

Goals and Objectives:

An objective of this CA is to provide 733d Mission Support Group, Civil Engineering Division, Environmental Element with support to assist in the management of the forest habitat areas through undesirable vegetation control via application of herbicides and/or mechanical removal. The Cooperator shall also assist with the management of volunteer loblolly pine, removal of volunteer sweet gum, replanting of native trees, monitor tree mortality, surveillance/evaluation of forest habitat health in selected areas, evaluate/identify hazard trees potentially affecting property and safety, and implement timber stand improvements. The goal is to maintain long-term sustainability of healthy forests that support military mission requirements (particularly outdoor tactical training), improve biodiversity, enhance recreational hunting for military personnel (as well as dependents and other installation community members), contribute to erosion control, ensure safety, improve aesthetics, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base period: 12 months from date of award

Optional Tasks: 12 months from date of option award

Follow-on (FO) periods: Four 12-month FO periods

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time.

Please send responses or direct questions to:

USACE

Audria Gill, Contract Specialist

CESWF-CT

Email: Audria.j.gill@usace.army.mil

Office: (817) 886-1925

Brian Hesford, Project Manager

CENWO-PM

Email: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil

Office: 402-995-2759

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI is required to be posted on

for least 30 days prior to the Governments making a decision and requesting full proposal. Responses due by 10 Sep 2022.