Forestry Branch Support Environmental & Natural Resources Management, Fort Polk, Louisiana

Project Title: Provide support to the Fort Polk, Louisiana, Forestry and Wildland Fire Program Responses to this Request Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for this project. Approximately $485,300 is expected to be available to support this project for the base year. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee. NOTE: Must be a non-federal partner in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program to be qualified to be considered. In accordance with the 10 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 the conservation or management of fish or wildlife. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This research focuses on the following objectives: “See Attached RSOI Package Statement of Objectives” 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 and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI. Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There will be four 12 month option years based on availability of funding. Please send responses or direct questions to: Sandy Justman Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email:[email protected] Office: 817-886-1073 Kathy Mitchell Environmental Agreements PM USACE, Regional Planning and Environmental Center Email: [email protected] Office: 817-629-9655 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days, prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 6 July 2022.