Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262SOI8658
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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 "Gaviota Tarplant Genetic Analysis at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA" 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 2026-03-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-10. (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 $522,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting interest for a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Gaviota Tarplant Genetic Analysis at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA" (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G262SOI8658). The effort falls under science and technology and research and development activities (CFDA 12.005) and is being competed under Sikes Act authority (16 USC 670c-1), which supports implementation of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military installations. At this stage, the government is not asking for a full technical proposal or a detailed budget; instead, interested parties are expected to submit a response/statement of interest, with full proposals to be requested later from those selected.
The anticipated work is described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), and the title indicates the core task: conducting genetic analysis related to the Gaviota tarplant population(s) associated with Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. While the synopsis does not spell out the technical scope in the notice itself, this type of project typically supports installation-level conservation and management decisions by clarifying genetic diversity, population structure, relatedness among occurrences, and other information that can guide restoration, seed collection strategies, or long-term species management under the INRMP framework. Any specifics, deliverables, sampling needs, laboratory methods, or reporting requirements would be defined in the SOO that accompanies the opportunity posting.
The performance period is structured as an 18-month base period from the date of award, with the possibility of up to two additional 18-month follow-on periods if funding remains available and the government elects to continue the work. The total potential duration could therefore extend to as much as 54 months across the base and follow-on periods. The notice lists an award ceiling of $522,000, indicating the maximum funding level anticipated for the award.
Eligibility is restricted. This opportunity is only available to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) participants within the Californian and Great Basin Regions, and it is specifically labeled "SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY." The Sikes Act language included in the notice also signals that priority may be given to federal and state agencies with direct responsibility for fish and wildlife conservation or management, consistent with how INRMP implementation projects are often prioritized.
In terms of timing and submission mechanics, the government requires that responses/statements of interest be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before a decision is made on which respondents will be invited to submit full proposals. The opportunity was created on March 10, 2026, and the original closing date shown is April 10, 2026, aligning with that 30-day window. The posting is categorized under "Other" for opportunity category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally implies substantial involvement or collaboration from the government during performance compared to a standard grant.
For questions or coordination, the notice provides two points of contact at USACE Fort Worth District: Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist (Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1881) and David Leptien, Project Manager (David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil, 402-889-5570). Interested eligible CESU members would use these contacts for clarification on the SOO, submission expectations for the statement of interest, and any compliance or administrative requirements tied to Sikes Act and CESU procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The cooperative agreement opportunity is titled "Gaviota Tarplant Genetic Analysis at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G262SOI8658.
3) Which government office is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
4) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates a cooperative agreement will be used as the funding instrument.
5) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial involvement or collaboration by the government during performance, compared to a more hands-off standard grant.
6) What is the general subject area of the project?
The effort falls under science and technology and research and development activities.
7) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 12.005.
8) What is the legal authority for this competition?
The opportunity is being competed under Sikes Act authority (16 USC 670c-1).
9) What does "SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY" mean for applicants?
It means the opportunity is restricted to entities eligible under the Sikes Act framework described in the notice, and the posting is explicitly labeled as limited to Sikes Act authority.
10) How does this relate to military installation natural resources planning?
The Sikes Act supports implementation of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military installations. This project is positioned as supporting INRMP-related conservation and management needs at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
11) What work is the project expected to cover?
Based on the title and synopsis, the core task is conducting genetic analysis related to the Gaviota tarplant population(s) associated with Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
12) Where is the technical scope and required deliverables defined?
The anticipated work is described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). Any specifics such as deliverables, sampling needs, lab methods, and reporting requirements would be defined in the SOO accompanying the posting.
13) Is the government requesting a full technical proposal right now?
No. At this stage, the government is not asking for a full technical proposal.
14) Is the government requesting a detailed budget right now?
No. The notice states the government is not asking for a detailed budget at this stage.
15) What should interested parties submit at this stage?
Interested parties are expected to submit a response or statement of interest. Full proposals are expected to be requested later from those selected.
16) How will the selection process work based on the notice?
The government will accept statements of interest for a set period and then decide which respondents will be invited to submit full proposals.
17) How long will statements of interest be posted/accepted before decisions are made?
The notice states responses/statements of interest must be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before a decision is made on which respondents will be invited to submit full proposals.
18) Where must the statement of interest be submitted?
The notice indicates responses/statements of interest are to be posted on Grants.gov.
19) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 10, 2026.
20) What is the closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date shown is April 10, 2026.
21) How long is the base period of performance?
The performance period includes an 18-month base period from the date of award.
22) Are there option or follow-on periods?
Yes. The notice indicates the possibility of up to two additional 18-month follow-on periods if funding remains available and the government elects to continue the work.
23) What is the maximum potential project duration?
If the base period and both follow-on periods are exercised, the total potential duration could extend to as much as 54 months.
24) What is the award ceiling?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $522,000, indicating the maximum funding level anticipated for the award.
25) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) participants within the Californian and Great Basin Regions.
26) Are non-CESU organizations eligible to apply?
Not based on the notice. The posting states the opportunity is only available to CESU participants within the specified regions.
27) Is any preference or priority mentioned for certain types of entities?
Yes. The notice signals that priority may be given to federal and state agencies with direct responsibility for fish and wildlife conservation or management, consistent with INRMP implementation priorities.
28) What is the opportunity category shown in the posting?
The posting is categorized under "Other" for the opportunity category.
29) Who are the points of contact for questions?
The notice provides two USACE Fort Worth District points of contact: Maria Lopez (Grants Specialist) and David Leptien (Project Manager).
30) How can applicants contact the Grants Specialist listed?
Maria Lopez can be reached at Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil or 817-886-1881.
31) How can applicants contact the Project Manager listed?
David Leptien can be reached at David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil or 402-889-5570.
32) What kinds of questions are appropriate to send to the listed contacts?
Based on the notice, eligible CESU members can use these contacts for clarification on the SOO, statement of interest submission expectations, and compliance or administrative requirements tied to Sikes Act and CESU procedures.
33) Does the notice include detailed technical requirements in the synopsis text?
No. The synopsis does not spell out the technical scope in the notice itself; it indicates the technical scope is in the attached SOO.
34) What is the project location referenced in the title?
The title references Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
35) What is the general purpose of genetic analysis in this context (as described in the synopsis)?
The synopsis indicates the work typically supports installation-level conservation and management decisions by clarifying genetic diversity, population structure, relatedness among occurrences, and other information that can guide restoration, seed collection strategies, or long-term species management under the INRMP framework.
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