REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
NUMBER W9126G-18-2-SOI-3740
PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2018
Project Title: Natural Resources Support Beale/Travis, AFB (BAFB/TAFB), CA
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential
investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force, which provides professional and
technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in order to
facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately
$2,255,285.00 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be
available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
Background:
This work will require full-time onsite support personnel located at Travis and Beale AFBs. This
work also requires off-site support for less than full-time projects that are seasonal in nature and
require limited field work at Travis and Beale AFBs. The work shall involve: natural resource
management activities, field surveys, reporting, coordination, travel to and from Travis and
Beale AFB for off-site personnel, attendance at meetings, project management, and GIS data
management.
Type of Award:
In accordance with the Sikes Act (Sec. 103A [16 USC 670c-1]) “the Secretary of a military
department may enter into cooperative agreements with States, local governments, Indian Tribes,
non-governmental organizations, and individuals” This project is in support of the Integrated
Natural Resources Management Plan, as directed in the Sikes Act, and as a result, it is anticipated
that a cooperative agreement through the CESU program will be awarded. Such awards may be
administered through a CESU only upon mutual agreement and official authorization by both
parties of the acceptance of the application of the CESU Network IDC rate (17.5%).
Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work:
This project focuses on the following objectives:
1) Objective 1: Natural Resources Program Support
a) Threatened and Endangered Species:
i) MGT, HABITAT, ESA, VERNAL POOLS, GGS, VELB, STEELHEAD
(1) Write reports required by Section 7 concurrence letters, biological opinions
(BOs), or programmatic biological opinions (PBOs).
(2) Track project related impacts and take by BO/PBO for inclusion in reports to
USFWS. Specific elements that need tracking are outlined in individual
BOs/PBO.
(3) Write not likely to adversely affect (NLAAs) and/or biological assessment (BAs)
for select projects, prioritizing projects where CEI or CE is the proponent.
(4) Complete field inspections of approved projects to ensure compliance with
Section 7 documentation.
(5) Review Work Clearance / Dig Permit / Environmental Impact Assessment
documentation (aka 103s, 332s, 813s, EAs, etc.) as requested by natural resources
management (NRM) to determine impacts to listed species, if any.
Full Announcement Attached Below
NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and
skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a
proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI.
Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend one year from award.
Materials Requested for Statement of Interest/Qualifications:
Please provide the following via e-mail attachment to: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
(Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced 12 pt. font).
1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Duns number, and Contact Information
2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):
a. Biographical Sketch,
b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects,
c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise,
d. Any brief description of capabilities to successfully complete the project you may wish
to add (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.).
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received 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. Based on a review of the
Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full
study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience
and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.
Please send responses or direct questions to:
USACE
Sandy Justman, Contract Specialist
CESWF-CT
Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
Office: 817-886-1073
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI are required to be out for a
minimum of 10 working days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin 10 August 2018.
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