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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

ID: W9126G262RFP9554 • Type: Posted
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Description

NOTE: A complete study proposal and proposed budget ARE requested at this time.

NOTE: For any Cooperative Agreement entered into in response to this Request for Full Proposal (RFP), a maximum 17.5% indirect cost rate will be paid on work covered by such agreement or any modifications thereto. Unless the agreement specifies otherwise, the

basis of direct costs against which the agreement's indirect cost rate is applied must be either the same base identified in the recipient's federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or, if the recipient does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, the Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) base.

NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act. For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having

responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Project Title: 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.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Refer to attached RFP Statement of Objectives for complete detaiils.

Period of Performance: The base period of the agreement will extend approximately 10 months from the date of award. Meaningful work must commence by September 30, 2026.

Submission of Full Proposal: Proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 14 September 2026 via email to: Agreement Specialist, Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil AND Agreement Project Manager, Kathy.S.Mitchell@usace.army.mil.

Technical Questions and/or Clarifications: Shall be submitted in writing via email to the Agreement Specialist and Agreement Project Manager no later than 31 August 2026 prior to 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, THE RECIPIENT AND ANY PROPOSED SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTRACT VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSEMENT OR HIGHER (PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS).

Background
The Conservation and Forestry Program Support grant is issued by the Department of the Army, specifically the Fort Worth District of the Corps of Engineers. The program aims to support the Environmental Natural Resources Management Division at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. The goal is to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations while enhancing natural resource management through cooperative agreements with eligible entities.

Grant Details
The project will involve up to twenty full-time equivalent personnel providing oversight and technical support for various environmental programs including the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Invasive Botanical Species Control Plan (IBSCP). Key tasks include:

1) INRMP Oversight Support;
2) Non-game Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support;
3) Game-fish SME Support;
4) Botany SME Support;
5) NEPA Writer;
6) T/E Species Oversight Support;
7) Conservation GIS Support; among others.

Each task has specific deliverables and qualifications required for personnel involved.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be members of one of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions: Great Plains, Gulf Coast, or Great Rivers. Additionally, recipients and any proposed subrecipients must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment performed within the last three years.

Period of Performance
The base period of performance will extend approximately 10 months from the date of award, with meaningful work expected to commence by September 30, 2026. Follow-on periods may be exercised based on project needs and funding availability.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $1,250,000.00, which may be allocated across various tasks as needed during the performance period.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.
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Overview

Agency
USACE Fort Worth District (SWF) [DoD - USA - USACE]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.005 - Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/26/26 USACE Fort Worth District posted grant opportunity W9126G262RFP9554 for 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. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1.3 million and $7.6 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Past Due
Last Updated
Version
4
Archive Date

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, and Great Rivers Regions. SIKES AUTHORITY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$7,593,600
Floor
$1,250,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Cheryl Vendemia Grantor
Contact Email
maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil   Profile
Contact Phone
(817) 253-3341

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