Maneuver Damage Coordination Support for Fort Polk
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W9126G262SOI8897
- Agency
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ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $357,659 to $1,957,595
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
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking a cooperative agreement to support maneuver damage coordination and environmental management at Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. The primary deliverable is three full-time equivalent onsite positions to support the Conservation Branch's Environmental Natural Resources Management Division through implementation of the Sustainability and Environmental Monitoring Plan (SEMP) and integrated natural resources management initiatives. Applicants must be members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program in the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, or Colorado Plateau regions, with priority given to Federal and State agencies responsible for fish or wildlife conservation. The base requirement is a Maneuver Damage Coordinator position requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, or related field, with expertise in GIS/GPS, environmental inspection, and vehicle operation; additional optional positions include a Maneuver Damage Technician, Database Manager, and vehicle support staff. Evaluation will be conducted by a board assessing the relevance of experience, qualifications of the Principal Investigator, and alignment with program objectives. Statements of Interest are due by noon Central Time on May 28, 2026, with questions accepted until May 7, 2026, and all applicants must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment performed within the last three years.
Approximately $357,659 is available for the base period of 12 months, with potential for up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods based on funding availability, and the established CESU indirect cost rate is 17.5%. The base period of performance is expected to commence no later than June 12, 2026. All work will be performed onsite at Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana, where recipients will provide direct support to the installation's conservation and environmental management operations under the authority of the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1).
Synopsis
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of 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 $357,659 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 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: See attached Statement of Objectives
At this time we are only requesting a Statement of Interest response demonstrating available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work as outlined in the Statement of Objectives. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.
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.
Submission of Statement of Interest, questions, and full description: Refer to Related Documents for details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RSOI W9126G262SOI8897.pdf |
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