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Pollinator Species Data Collection and Habitat Analysis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to support pollinator species data collection and habitat analysis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, focusing on the Western Bumble bee: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District - Office: Grants and Project Management - Eligible Applicants: - Only members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska regions - Priority for Federal and State agencies responsible for fish or wildlife conservation - Products/Services Requested: - Field surveys and specimen collection (passive and active methods) - Laboratory identification of pollinator species - Data analysis and reporting on pollinator populations and habitat associations - Optional professional presentation of findings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on Western Bumble bee, a species of concern due to population decline and possible Endangered Species Act listing - Coordination with the Alaska Bee Atlas and adherence to established survey protocols - Access restrictions based on military training schedules at the base - CESU indirect rate of 17.5% applies - No full proposal or budget required at this stage; only a Statement of Interest outlining qualifications, experience, staff, and capabilities - Period of Performance: - Base period of 18 months (minimum 12 months fieldwork, 6 months reporting) - Two additional 18-month option periods possible, with overlapping fieldwork and reporting - Estimated Funding: - $102,951 to $308,854 total possible funding - Place of Performance: - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Statement of Interest to collect pollinator species data and determine habitat associations to assist Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The project involves a cooperative agreement to support environmental conservation efforts under the Sikes Act. The work includes fieldwork, data collection, and reporting over a base period of 18 months with two additional 18-month follow-on periods. The focus is on managing species, specifically the Western Bumble bee, which has declined significantly and is a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act.

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