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Cooperative Agriculture Agreements for Wildlife Conservation on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands

This opportunity invites private individuals and small businesses to participate in Cooperative Agriculture Agreements (CAAs) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for work on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Sub-agency: FWS - Refuges - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based, nonfinancial agreement - Products/Services Requested: - Cooperative agricultural services to support wildlife and habitat conservation on NWRS lands - Activities may include: producing cover types, foods for wildlife, maintaining or rehabilitating natural habitats - No specific part numbers or product quantities; focus is on agricultural practices and resource management - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Agreements are nonfinancial (no federal funds awarded); cost-sharing may involve land, water, equipment, labor, or crop shares - Substantial involvement and collaboration with the Fish and Wildlife Service is required - Eligibility limited to private individuals and small businesses - Activities must be compatible with NWRS land use and comply with environmental laws - Pre-application coordination is required - Period of Performance: - Agreements may last up to 5 years, with continuation subject to new competitive postings - Place of Performance: - National Wildlife Refuge System lands across the United States

Description

This solicitation is for Cooperative Agriculture Agreements (CAAs) under the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The program involves agricultural practices on NWRS lands to meet conservation and resource management objectives, such as producing specific cover types or foods for wildlife and maintaining or rehabilitating natural habitats. CAAs are nonfinancial cooperative agreements where the Service and participants share costs and benefits, including use of land, water, equipment, and labor. The program is open to private individuals and small businesses, requires pre-application coordination, and does not provide federal funds to participants.

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