Project Title: Natural Resources Support – Predictive 3-Dimensional Model Using Avian Radar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $206,000 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. There may be up to two additional option awards based on availability of funding. Background: The primary objective of the project is to use avian radar data collected on EAFB to develop a model identifying BASH risk within the primary flight patterns and clear zones. The secondary objective is to quantify and evaluate the local habitat’s attractiveness to bird use and behavior. Note: Must be a non-federal partner in one of the CESU Units, referenced above, to be qualified for considered. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: In order to perform this work successfully, the cooperator must have capabilities to support on site goals and objectives at EAFB. The primary objective of the project is to use avian radar data collected on EAFB to develop a model identifying BASH risk within the primary flight patterns and clear zones. The secondary objective is to quantify and evaluate the local habitat’s attractiveness to bird use and behavior. Specific objectives include: . Provide a visual representation of varying risk . Evaluate risk of areas adjacent to the primary flight paths . Assess and display time of day and seasonal risk variability . Identify wildlife high and low use areas as detected by radar . Build a discriminatory model to program EAFB Bird Detection Radar (BDR) software to display birds at the lowest possible taxonomic classification 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 experience with producing models using bird detecting radar systems; a subset of that experience shall include knowledge and experience with developing software displays for analysis and visualization of data collected from bird detecting radar systems, including experience with developing landscape scale wildlife models and design and analysis of long-term wildlife monitoring and experience with analyses of avian space use and 3-dimensional modeling, in the state of South Dakota. Period of Performance. The base period of performance is anticipated to be 18 months with 6 months administrative Period of performance from date of award. The agreement will contain one base year and up to two, one-year option year periods subject to the availability of funds. Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Please send responses or direct questions to: Sandy Justman Grants Specialist USACE Ft. Worth District
[email protected] Office: (817) 886-1073 Kali Evans Project Manager USACE Omaha District
[email protected] Office: (402) 768-1048 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 2 AUG 2021.