Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

July 16, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding Opportunity: Natural Resources Support – Invasive Species, Eareckson Air Station, AK

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Number W9126G-21-2-SOI-4921
Project to be initiated in 2021
Applicants must be a member in one of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU): Alaska, Pacific Northwest, or Rocky Mountains
Project Title: Natural Resources Support–Invasive Species, Eareckson Air Station, Alaska

http://depts.washington.edu/pnwcesu/news/funding/RSOI 4921 Invasive Species EAS.pdf

http://depts.washington.edu/pnwcesu/news/funding/SOO 4921 Invasive Species EAS-draft.pdf

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Eareckson Air Station (EAS) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $95,000 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period (Tasks 1 through 4). Additional funding may be available to the successful Recipient/Awardee for two additional optional tasks to be completed within the base period, subject to the availability of funds.

Note: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. You will be evaluated for request for a proposal based on skills, qualifications and certifications demonstrated in your SOI.
Preference will be given to statements of interest that demonstrate field biologists that have at least five years of Alaska plant identification experience; a subset of that experience shall include at least two years of searching or surveying for the presence of invasive species, including potential invasive grasses, in the state of Alaska.
Period of Performance. The base period of performance is anticipated to be 18 months from date of award.

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 9 August 2021.