Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262RFP9554
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- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-08-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-14. (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 $7,593,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G262RFP9554) is a cooperative agreement solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, to support the Environmental Natural Resources Management Division within the Directorate of Public Works at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. The work is tied to conservation, forestry, and natural resources management needs on the installation, and it is intended to help implement and enforce the installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The funding is being offered under the Sikes Act authority (16 USC 670c-1), which is the primary federal authority guiding military installation natural resource stewardship, especially where projects directly support INRMP implementation.
Applicants should note that this is a Request for Full Proposal rather than an early-stage notice, and a complete technical proposal and a proposed budget are required with the submission. The statement of objectives that defines the specific tasks and deliverables is referenced as an attachment to the RFP; in other words, the core scope is not fully spelled out in the brief synopsis and must be taken from the RFP package. The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development, and the CFDA/assistance listing number provided is 12.005. While it is categorized broadly, the focus is practical program support for conservation and forestry activities aligned with installation management priorities, rather than a general open-ended research grant.
The award structure anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $7,593,600 for the overall effort associated with the 2026-2031 program support concept. The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement in the project during performance (for example, collaboration on work planning, priorities, data needs, review cycles, and field coordination). The base period of performance is described as approximately 10 months from the date of award, and the agency emphasizes that meaningful work must begin no later than September 30, 2026. Even though the title references 2026-2031, the posting specifically calls out a base period, implying the project may be structured with an initial period followed by additional periods or modifications depending on funding and performance.
Eligibility is limited and highly specific. This funding opportunity is only available to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) within the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, and Great Rivers Regions. In addition, because the work is being issued under Sikes Act implementation authority, the solicitation reiterates that priority should be given to federal and state agencies with responsibility for conservation or management of fish or wildlife when awarding projects supporting INRMP implementation and enforcement. This priority statement is important for teams forming under CESU arrangements, because it signals how the government may weigh institutional roles and mission alignment in selection.
There are also compliance and cost constraints that will directly affect proposal strategy and budgeting. Indirect costs are capped at a maximum rate of 17.5 percent for work performed under any cooperative agreement awarded from this RFP, including modifications, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. The indirect rate must be applied to an appropriate direct cost base: either the same base used in the recipient's federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, or if the recipient does not have a federally negotiated rate, the Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) base. Practically, this means applicants need to be careful to present an indirect cost calculation that matches federal standards and does not exceed the stated cap, and they should clearly identify the base used for the calculation in the budget narrative.
Cybersecurity and contractor/subrecipient readiness is a non-negotiable eligibility condition. To be eligible for award, the recipient and any proposed subrecipients and contract vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Department of Defense assessment (or higher) that was performed within the last three years. This requirement applies across the entire proposed team, not just the prime, so proposers should verify documentation and assessment status early, particularly if they intend to use subcontractors, consultants, or partner organizations that will touch controlled unclassified information or relevant systems.
The submission process is straightforward but deadline-driven. Full proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time on September 14, 2026, and must be submitted via email to both the Agreement Specialist (Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil) and the Agreement Project Manager (Kathy.S.Mitchell@usace.army.mil). Any technical questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by email to the same two contacts no later than August 31, 2026, prior to 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time. The opportunity record lists a creation date of August 26, 2026, which leaves a relatively short window for questions and proposal assembly, reinforcing the need for early coordination, especially for CESU teams that may require internal routing, partner alignment, and compliance checks.
In summary, this is a focused cooperative agreement opportunity to provide multi-year aligned conservation and forestry program support for Fort Polk/JRTC, issued under Sikes Act authority with an INRMP implementation emphasis. It offers up to $7.59M under a single anticipated award, limits participation to certain CESU regions, imposes a strict 17.5 percent indirect cost cap, and requires current NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment compliance for all participating entities. The decisive next step for any interested eligible applicant is to review the attached RFP statement of objectives to understand the exact tasking, deliverable schedule, and how the base period is intended to relate to the broader 2026-2031 program horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G262RFP9554.
3) What type of award is being offered?
This solicitation is for a Cooperative Agreement, which typically includes substantial federal involvement during performance (for example, collaboration on planning, priorities, data needs, review cycles, and field coordination).
4) Which agency is issuing the solicitation?
The solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District.
5) Who is the supported customer or installation?
The work supports the Environmental Natural Resources Management Division within the Directorate of Public Works at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk, Louisiana.
6) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support conservation, forestry, and natural resources management needs on the installation and to help implement and enforce the installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP).
7) What legal authority is this opportunity being offered under?
The funding is offered under the Sikes Act authority (16 USC 670c-1), which is identified as the primary federal authority guiding military installation natural resource stewardship, especially for projects that directly support INRMP implementation.
8) Is this a request for a concept paper or a full proposal?
This is a Request for Full Proposal. A complete technical proposal and a proposed budget are required at the time of submission.
9) Where do applicants find the specific tasks and deliverables?
The specific tasks and deliverables are defined in the statement of objectives referenced as an attachment to the RFP. The brief synopsis does not fully spell out the core scope, so applicants need to use the RFP package to understand exact requirements.
10) What is the activity category and assistance listing number?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA/assistance listing number provided is 12.005.
11) Is this intended to be a general research grant?
No. While the category is broad, the described focus is practical program support for conservation and forestry activities aligned with installation management priorities, rather than an open-ended research grant.
12) How many awards does the government expect to make?
The solicitation anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
13) What is the maximum funding amount?
The award ceiling is $7,593,600 for the overall effort associated with the 2026-2031 program support concept.
14) What is the period of performance?
The base period of performance is described as approximately 10 months from the date of award.
15) If the title references 2026-2031, why is there only a base period described?
The posting specifically calls out a base period, which implies the project may be structured with an initial period followed by additional periods or modifications, depending on funding and performance.
16) When must meaningful work begin?
The agency emphasizes that meaningful work must begin no later than September 30, 2026.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) within the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, and Great Rivers Regions.
18) Does the solicitation mention any preference or priority among eligible entities?
Yes. Because the work is issued under Sikes Act implementation authority, the solicitation reiterates that priority should be given to federal and state agencies with responsibility for conservation or management of fish or wildlife when awarding projects supporting INRMP implementation and enforcement. This may affect how teams form and how institutional roles are viewed during selection.
19) Is there a cap on indirect costs?
Yes. Indirect costs are capped at a maximum rate of 17.5 percent for work performed under any cooperative agreement awarded from this RFP (including modifications), unless the agreement specifies otherwise.
20) What indirect cost base must be used?
The indirect rate must be applied to an appropriate direct cost base: either the same base used in the recipient's federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, or if the recipient does not have a federally negotiated rate, the Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) base.
21) What should applicants include in the budget narrative related to indirect costs?
Applicants should clearly identify the direct cost base used for the indirect cost calculation and ensure the rate does not exceed the 17.5 percent cap.
22) Is cybersecurity compliance required for eligibility?
Yes. Cybersecurity readiness is described as a non-negotiable eligibility condition.
23) What cybersecurity standard is required?
To be eligible for award, the recipient and any proposed subrecipients and contract vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Department of Defense assessment (or higher).
24) How recent must the NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment be?
The assessment must have been performed within the last three years.
25) Does the cybersecurity requirement apply only to the prime applicant?
No. The requirement applies to the entire proposed team, including subrecipients and contract vendors. Proposers are expected to verify documentation and assessment status early, especially if using subcontractors, consultants, or partners.
26) When is the full proposal due?
Full proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time on September 14, 2026.
27) How must the proposal be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted via email to both listed contacts: the Agreement Specialist and the Agreement Project Manager.
28) What email addresses should be used for submission?
Submit proposals to:
- Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil (Agreement Specialist)
- Kathy.S.Mitchell@usace.army.mil (Agreement Project Manager)
29) When are technical questions or clarification requests due?
Technical questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by email to the same two contacts no later than August 31, 2026, prior to 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time.
30) When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record lists a creation date of August 26, 2026.
31) What does the timeline imply for applicants?
Because the creation date (August 26, 2026), question deadline (August 31, 2026), and proposal due date (September 14, 2026) are close together, the timeline suggests a short window for questions and proposal assembly, increasing the need for early coordination for CESU teams and compliance checks.
32) What is the most important next step for an interested, eligible applicant?
The decisive next step is to review the attached RFP statement of objectives to understand the exact tasking, deliverable schedule, and how the base period is intended to relate to the broader 2026-2031 program horizon.
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