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Draft Grant Program for Community Noise Mitigation Insulation Near Military Installations

The Department of Defense's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) is seeking public input on a draft grant program for community noise mitigation: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) - Program Overview: - $75 million in grant funding available for noise insulation projects - Grants support state and local governments for noise mitigation insulation in facilities affected by fixed-wing military aviation noise - Funding allocations: - $56.25 million for projects near active-duty military installations - $18.75 million for guard or reserve installations - $5 million for communities impacted by new aircraft types since 2019 - Eligible Applicants and Facilities: - County, state, city, or township governments - Covered facilities: hospitals, daycare centers, schools, senior citizen facilities, and private residences - Facilities must be within one mile of a military installation or in areas with noise levels of 65 decibels or greater - Requirements and Coordination: - 10% local cost share required - Projects must align with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noise mitigation policies and avoid duplication - Recipients have five years from award to expend funds - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of noise mitigation insulation (no specific OEMs or vendors named) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordination with FAA - Focus on fixed-wing military aviation noise - Emphasis on community facilities and private residences - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are identified in the opportunity; the procurement is for installation services only.

Description

This Notice identifies the draft criteria for selecting noise mitigation projects under the Community Noise Mitigation Program, which aims to facilitate the installation of sound insulation in covered facilities. Funding of $75 million is available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, with allocations for active-duty military installations, guard or reserve installations, and communities affected by new aircraft types since 2019. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments. The program requires a 10% local cost share and aims to reduce the impact of fixed-wing military aviation noise on facilities such as hospitals, schools, and private residences located near military installations.

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