Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G 20 2 SOI 4603
This opportunity is a Department of Defense grant competition (administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District) seeking Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement supporting natural resources work at Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The project is tied directly to the U.S. Air Force Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) requirements and is intended to help the Air Force carry out its responsibilities under the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1), which governs how military installations plan for and manage natural resources in coordination with other partners.
Only organizations that are already partners in specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) can be considered. Eligible applicants must be part of either the Colorado Plateau CESU (W9126G-14-2-0018) or the Desert Southwest CESU (W9126G-16-2-0001). In practical terms, this means the competition is limited to a pre-qualified network of universities, nonprofits, and other entities that participate in those CESU cooperative agreements, rather than being open to the general public.
Funding for the base year is expected to be about $169,414.50, with an award ceiling listed at $170,000 and an expectation of one award. The government also anticipates up to six option periods to extend the work in future years, but those extensions would depend on continued funding availability and government need. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a closer working relationship with the federal sponsor than a standard grant, often involving coordination, review, and substantial federal involvement during performance.
The posting is a Request for Statements of Interest rather than a full proposal request at the outset. The intent is to identify qualified investigators and teams who can provide professional and technical support for implementing the INRMP at BMGR and Luke AFB, which can include planning support, coordination, data and resource management, compliance-related technical assistance, and other natural resources program support activities consistent with the Statement of Objectives included in the full solicitation package.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 11, 2020, with an original closing date of July 10, 2020. The opportunity is categorized under natural resources and is associated with CFDA 12.300. Applicants are directed to the full RSOI and SOO in the related documents section for the detailed scope, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.Apply for W9126G 20 2 SOI 4603
- The Department of Defense, Fort Worth District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resources Spt, BMGR & Luke AFB, AZ" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $170,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Defense grant competition administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District. It is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for a cooperative agreement to support natural resources work at Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and Luke Air Force Base (Luke AFB) in Arizona.
2. What type of submission is being requested right now?
The posting is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), not a request for full proposals at the outset. The purpose is to identify qualified investigators and teams to potentially support implementation of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) at BMGR and Luke AFB.
3. What kind of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates closer coordination with the federal sponsor than a standard grant, and may involve government participation such as coordination, review, and other substantial federal involvement during performance.
4. What is the project connected to?
The project is tied directly to U.S. Air Force Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) requirements and is intended to help the Air Force carry out responsibilities under the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1), which governs how military installations plan for and manage natural resources in coordination with partners.
5. Where will the work take place?
The natural resources work supported by this opportunity is associated with Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and Luke Air Force Base, both located in Arizona.
6. Who can apply?
Only organizations that are already partners in specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) can be considered. Eligibility is limited to members of either:
- Colorado Plateau CESU (W9126G-14-2-0018), or
- Desert Southwest CESU (W9126G-16-2-0001).
In practical terms, the competition is limited to a pre-qualified network (such as universities, nonprofits, and other entities) that participate in those CESU cooperative agreements, rather than being open to the general public.
7. Is this opportunity open to the general public?
No. Based on the eligibility restriction, only organizations that are existing partners in the specified CESU networks (Colorado Plateau or Desert Southwest) can be considered.
8. What is the expected amount of funding for the base year?
Base-year funding is expected to be about $169,414.50. The solicitation lists an award ceiling of $170,000.
9. How many awards does the government expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
10. Are option periods included, and what do they mean?
Yes. The government anticipates up to six option periods to extend the work in future years. Any extensions would depend on continued funding availability and ongoing government need.
11. What types of activities might be supported under this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is intended to provide professional and technical support for implementing the INRMP at BMGR and Luke AFB. Examples of support mentioned include planning support, coordination, data and resource management, compliance-related technical assistance, and other natural resources program support activities consistent with the Statement of Objectives (SOO).
12. What subject area does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under natural resources.
13. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.300.
14. When was the opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
Key dates show it was posted on June 11, 2020, with an original closing date of July 10, 2020.
15. Where can applicants find the detailed scope, instructions, and evaluation criteria?
Applicants are directed to the full RSOI and the Statement of Objectives (SOO) in the related documents section of the solicitation package for the detailed scope of work, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.
16. What agencies are involved in administering or benefiting from this work?
The competition is a Department of Defense opportunity administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, and it supports U.S. Air Force INRMP-related natural resources responsibilities at BMGR and Luke AFB.
17. What law is specifically referenced as a driver for this work?
The Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1) is specifically referenced as the governing law tied to installation natural resources planning and management in coordination with partners.
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