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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 "Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)" 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 2026-03-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-17. (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 $2,803,895.00 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:
This opportunity is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District request tied to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska, focused on marine and mammal habitat monitoring related to Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) prey, specifically salmon monitoring. The government is not asking for a full technical proposal or any budget at this stage. Instead, they are running an initial screening step where interested parties submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) that shows relevant qualifications, past performance, and overall capability to carry out the same or similar work. The SOIs will be used to identify the most suitable organizations, and only after that review would the government decide whether to request full proposals.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement (a form of financial assistance that typically involves substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant). The listing is categorized as discretionary and falls under science and technology and other research and development, with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 12.005. The project is being pursued under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1 (the Sikes Act), which supports implementation and enforcement of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military installations. The notice also highlights a statutory preference: for INRMP-related work, priority should be given to federal and state agencies that have responsibility for conserving or managing fish or wildlife, which can affect how the government weighs potential partners.
Eligibility is narrowly limited. A cooperative agreement will be offered only to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program within the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions. That means organizations outside those CESU regions should expect to be ineligible as prime recipients under this announcement. In addition, there is a compliance gate that applies not just to the intended recipient but also to any planned subrecipients and contracted vendors: all must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment. This requirement is important for teams that plan to involve partners or contractors, because a missing or inactive assessment anywhere in the chain can make the submission noncompetitive or ineligible.
In terms of funding, the government indicates about $355,000 is expected to be available for the base period of performance. They also note that additional funding may be available later for optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent years, suggesting the initial effort could expand depending on results, mission needs, and available appropriations. The opportunity record shows an award ceiling of $2,803,895 and an expectation of one award, which signals the government is envisioning a single primary partner with the potential for multi-year or expanded scope through options or follow-on phases.
The submission schedule is straightforward and time-sensitive. Statements of Interest are due by noon local time (CDT) on April 17, 2026, and must be submitted by email. Questions must be sent by email no later than noon local time (CDT) on March 27, 2026. The points of contact are Cheryl Vendemia, Grants Specialist (cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil), and David Leptien, Project Manager (david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil), both with USACE, Fort Worth District. The notice also mentions that Requests for Statements of Interest are required to be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a decision and requests full proposals, which frames the timing of the down-select process after the SOI window closes.
Finally, the announcement notes that details on the anticipated work and period of performance are contained in the RSOI (the full Request for Statements of Interest document), implying that the Grants.gov package or attached RSOI contains the specifics on methods, deliverables, locations, field season expectations, reporting, and any optional tasks. At this stage, the practical goal for an interested CESU member is to submit a concise but convincing SOI that demonstrates direct experience with salmon monitoring and related field data collection/analysis in Alaska or similar environments, familiarity with habitat monitoring tied to protected marine mammals like belugas, the ability to operate under a cooperative agreement framework, and readiness to meet the NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirement across the full project team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District opportunity tied to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. The focus is marine and mammal habitat monitoring related to Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) prey, with the effort specifically centered on salmon monitoring.
Is this a grant or a contract?
The anticipated award is a cooperative agreement, which is a type of federal financial assistance. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant.
Is the government requesting a full proposal right now?
No. At this stage, the government is only requesting a Statement of Interest (SOI) for initial screening. A full technical proposal and any budget information are not being requested at this time.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) expected to include?
Based on the notice, the SOI should demonstrate relevant qualifications, past performance, and overall capability to perform the same or similar work. The practical goal is to present a concise but convincing case that your organization can carry out salmon monitoring and related habitat monitoring work in support of CIBW prey-related objectives.
How will the SOIs be used by the government?
The SOIs will be used to identify the most suitable organizations. After reviewing SOIs, the government will decide whether to request full proposals from selected respondents (a down-select approach).
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing number identified in the notice is 12.005.
What is the opportunity category/type?
The listing is categorized as discretionary and falls under science and technology and other research and development.
What statutory authority applies to this project?
The project is being pursued under 16 USC 670c-1 (the Sikes Act), which supports implementation and enforcement of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) on military installations.
Is there a statutory or policy preference for certain applicants?
Yes. The notice highlights that for INRMP-related work, priority should be given to federal and state agencies that have responsibility for conserving or managing fish or wildlife. This can influence how USACE weighs potential partners during selection.
Who is eligible to be the prime recipient?
Eligibility is narrowly limited. A cooperative agreement will be offered only to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program within the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions. Organizations outside those CESU regions should expect to be ineligible as prime recipients under this announcement.
Can organizations outside the Alaska and Colorado Plateau CESU Regions apply?
The notice indicates the cooperative agreement will be offered only to CESU members within the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions. Organizations outside those CESU regions should expect to be ineligible as prime recipients.
Are teaming partners, subrecipients, or vendors subject to any compliance requirements?
Yes. The compliance requirement applies not only to the intended recipient but also to planned subrecipients and contracted vendors. All must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.
What is the NIST SP 800-171 Assessment requirement, and why does it matter here?
The announcement identifies an eligibility/non-competitiveness gate: the prime recipient, any subrecipients, and any contracted vendors must all have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment. If any planned team member or vendor lacks an active assessment, the submission may be considered noncompetitive or ineligible.
Does the NIST SP 800-171 requirement apply even if a partner is only providing a small piece of the work?
The notice states the requirement applies across the chain (recipient, subrecipients, and contracted vendors). That means even limited-scope partners or vendors may affect compliance if they are part of the planned execution team.
How much funding is expected for the initial effort?
The government indicates approximately $355,000 is expected to be available for the base period of performance.
Is additional funding possible beyond the base period?
Yes. The notice states that additional funding may be available later for optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent years. Any expansion would depend on results, mission needs, and available appropriations.
What is the award ceiling shown in the opportunity record?
The opportunity record shows an award ceiling of $2,803,895.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, signaling the government is likely looking for a single primary partner, with potential options or follow-on phases.
When are questions due, and how must they be submitted?
Questions must be sent by email no later than noon local time (CDT) on March 27, 2026.
When is the Statement of Interest (SOI) due?
Statements of Interest are due by noon local time (CDT) on April 17, 2026.
How must the SOI be submitted?
The SOI must be submitted by email.
Who are the points of contact for this opportunity?
The points of contact listed are Cheryl Vendemia, Grants Specialist (cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil), and David Leptien, Project Manager (david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil), both with USACE, Fort Worth District.
Why does the notice mention a 30-day posting requirement on Grants.gov?
The announcement notes that Requests for Statements of Interest are required to be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a decision and requests full proposals. This provides context for the timing of the down-select process after the SOI window closes.
Where can applicants find the detailed scope, deliverables, and period of performance?
The notice states that details on the anticipated work and period of performance are contained in the RSOI (the full Request for Statements of Interest document). The Grants.gov package or the attached RSOI is expected to include specifics such as methods, deliverables, locations, field season expectations, reporting, and any optional tasks.
What capabilities should an SOI emphasize to be competitive?
The notice suggests that an SOI should demonstrate direct experience with salmon monitoring and related field data collection/analysis in Alaska or similar environments, familiarity with habitat monitoring tied to protected marine mammals like belugas, the ability to operate under a cooperative agreement framework, and readiness to meet the NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirement across the full project team (including subrecipients and vendors).
What is the project location or installation connection mentioned in the notice?
The opportunity is tied to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska.
What species and ecological focus are explicitly referenced?
The notice explicitly references the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) and indicates a prey-focused monitoring emphasis, specifically salmon monitoring.
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