REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
NUMBER W9126G-18-2-SOI-0122
PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2018
Project Title: Environmental Natural Resource Technical Support for Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, 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 $248,094.00 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for optional work this fiscal year and in subsequent fiscal year to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
Background:
Provide senior-level, specialized environmental program / technical tertiary support to complete the following tasks: National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis and documentation, Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations, cultural resources, general natural resources and other broad environmental support to the Department of the Navy (DON).
Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work:
This anticipated work focuses on the following objectives:
Environmental natural resource tasks support in support of the Deputy Assistant Secretaries of the Navy (DASN) for Environment and Installations & Facilities as specified below:
a. Review and summarize natural resources and general NEPA issues/concerns for U.S. Marine Corps actions that are routed to OASN for endorsement/approval. Primary focus will be U.S. Marine Corps actions supporting the Pacific rebalance. After reviewing documents, the NFE may be required to provide a written summary of key issues and concerns (if any) with the document and recommend edits/changes to DASN(E) and HQMC staff. Anticipate conducting approximately 10 reviews/year. For cost estimating purposes, assume four Draft EIS document reviews (1,500 pages each) and four Final EIS document reviews (2,000 pages each). This task may require participation at off-site tiger team meetings for certain NEPA document development and comment resolution (assume two weeklong meetings).
NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. Support personnel will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. 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: Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil and Kali.L.Evans@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
Mrs. Ali Marshall, Contract Specialist
CESWF-Contracting Division
Email: Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil
Office: 817-886-1068
And
USACE
Kali L. Evans, Project Manager
CENWO-Environmental Remediation Branch
Email: Kali.L.Evans@usace.army.mil
Office: 402-995-2295
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 at 4:00 P.M., Central Time on 10 August 2018.
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