REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
NUMBER W9126G-18-2-SOI-3737
PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2018
Project Title: Natural Resources Support, Vandenberg AFB (VAFB), 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 $2,067,258.00 with optional tasks is expected to be available to support this project.
Background:
This work requires full-time onsite support person(s) located at VAFB. This work also requires off-site support for less than full-time projects that are seasonal in nature and require limited field work at VAFB. The work will involve: natural resource management activities, field surveys, reporting, coordination, and travel to and from VAFB 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 research focuses on the following tasks and objectives:
Task 1: XUMUOS200118 PLAN REVISION, INRMP
The NFE will provide support to complete annual INRMP updates as required by AFI 32-7064 (22 Feb 2016), and allowed by Sikes Act (16 USC 670a) and DODI 4715.03. Work includes assisting with annual reporting of projects and costs, participation in an interagency annual review meeting, and revision of existing INRMP text, graphics, and tables to incorporate changes as deemed appropriate by the Vandenberg Natural Resources staff
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 Aug 2018.
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