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Maneuver Damage Coordination Support for Fort Polk

ID: W9126G262SOI8897 • Type: Posted
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Description

A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $357,659 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.

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.

Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.

Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives

At this time we are only requesting a Statement of Interest response demonstrating available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work as outlined in the Statement of Objectives. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.

Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above 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: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Submission of Statement of Interest, questions, and full description: Refer to Related Documents for details.

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is offering a cooperative agreement for the Maneuver Damage Coordination Support project at Fort Polk, Louisiana. This initiative is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, specifically targeting members from the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau regions. The project's goal is to ensure military mission activities comply with environmental laws while promoting conservation and management of natural resources.

Grant Details
The project involves providing three full-time personnel to support various environmental programs at Fort Polk. Key tasks include:

1. Maneuver Damage Collaboration and Facilitation: Overseeing and coordinating activities related to maneuver damage inspections and environmental compliance.

2. Sediment Basin Monitoring: Conducting inspections and maintaining records for sediment basins to ensure proper functioning and maintenance.

3. Stream Crossing Monitoring: Inspecting stream crossings for maintenance needs and developing reports on their condition.

4. Training Roads/Trails Repairs: Assessing and reporting on the condition of training roads and trails.

5. Data Management: Inputting maneuver damage data into the Maneuver Damage Tracking System (MADCATS) and assisting in the development of environmental documentation as needed.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be members of one of the specified CESU regions (Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, Colorado Plateau). Priority will be given to Federal and State agencies responsible for fish or wildlife conservation or management.

Period of Performance
The base period of performance will last 12 months from the date of award, with potential for up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods based on funding availability.

Grant Value
Approximately $357,659 is expected to be available for the base period, with additional funding possible for optional tasks in subsequent years.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at 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 4/28/26 USACE Fort Worth District posted grant opportunity W9126G262SOI8897 for Maneuver Damage Coordination Support for Fort Polk. 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 $357,659 and $2.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
April 28, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 28, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 28, 2026, 3:14 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 27, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. 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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,957,595
Floor
$357,659
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Cheryl Vendemia Grantor
Contact Email
cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil   Profile
Contact Phone
(817) 253-3341

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