Ungulate Control, Eradication, and Basic Research located on Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base, JRM Guam AOR

Background
In compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, the U.S. Department of the Navy (DON) and Joint Region Marianas (JRM) are committed to stewardship and management of natural resources within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Ungulates introduced to Guam include feral pig (Sus scrofa), Philippine deer (Cervus mariannus), and Asiatic water buffalo or carabao (Bubalus bubalis). All have significantly impacted the natural ecosystem of Guam. Ungulates have adverse effects on habitats such as wetlands and native limestone forests on Department of Defense (DoD) lands.

Ungulate overgrazing of vegetation and damage to soil resources creates erosion and sediment runoff within numerous watersheds and reservoirs. Sediment runoff also impacts marine ecosystems and causes siltation to coral reefs. Research, control and/or eradication of these ungulates reduces impacts to watersheds and sensitive forest habitats, and enhances populations of native species, particularly threatened and endangered species.

Grant Details
The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to prepare and implement a project Work Plan for the performance of the Statement of Work (SOW) that will accomplish Technical Requirements.

The tasks include conducting detection surveys for ungulates within JRM AOR lands, providing control, eradication or sterilization services for ungulates within JRM AOR lands, implementing studies to determine population estimates and demographics of ungulates within JRM AOR lands, analyzing and reporting on efficiency of methods and management techniques to provide professional ungulate management services.

Eligibility Requirements
All responsible sources from a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization may submit a proposal under this BAA.

Period of Performance
The Government anticipates an initial period of performance for the Agreement to be eighteen (18) months starting from the date of award. After completion of the initial period of performance, the total performance period may include up to three (3) option periods of twelve (12) months each dependent upon the availability of funds.

Grant Value
Anticipated Award Information: Fiscal Year 2021; Number of Awards: one (1); Award Type: Cooperative Agreement; Anticipated Period of Performance: The Government anticipates an initial period of performance for the Agreement to be eighteen (18) months starting from the date of award. After completion of the initial period of performance, the total performance period may include up to three (3) option periods of twelve (12) months each dependent upon the availability of funds.

Place of Performance
The location for the performance of this Agreement is on DoD lands within the JRM AOR to include, but not limited to, Naval Base Guam (NBG), NBG Naval Munitions Site (NMS), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB).