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Environmental Management and Maneuver Damage Support Services at Fort Polk, Louisiana

This opportunity seeks qualified CESU member organizations to provide environmental management and technical support for the Maneuver Damage Program at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District (Conservation Branch, Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligibility is limited to CESU member organizations (universities, research institutions, and agencies within the CESU network) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional and technical support for the Maneuver Damage Program - Program management and coordination for NEPA, INRMP, Mitigation, and Threatened and Endangered Species Programs - Field inspections, infrastructure monitoring, and compliance reporting - Technical recommendations for erosion control and environmental analysis - Database management and reporting - Vehicle support (4x4 vehicles with winch and accessories) for field operations - Key service line items: - Task 1: Maneuver Damage Collaboration & Facilitation (1 FTE annually) - Task 2 (Optional): Maneuver Damage Technician Support (1 FTE annually) - Task 3 (Optional): Maneuver Damage Database Management Support (1 FTE annually) - Task 4 (Optional): Vehicle Support (1 vehicle) - Task 5 (Optional): Additional Vehicle Support (1 vehicle) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only CESU member organizations in specified regions are eligible - Personnel must have environmental science expertise, GIS skills, and fieldwork capability - Active NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment within the last three years required - U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks for key personnel - Quarterly and final reporting required - Priority to federal and state agencies responsible for fish and wildlife conservation - Estimated base period funding is approximately $357,659, with potential for additional funding in option years

Description

This cooperative agreement opportunity is offered exclusively to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions: Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau. The project involves providing professional and technical support for the Maneuver Damage Program at Fort Polk, Louisiana, including program management duties, technical support for natural resources management plans, and coordination of damage inspections and repairs. The base period funding is approximately $357,659, with potential additional funding for optional tasks or follow-on work. The award will be made under the authority of the Sikes Act, prioritizing federal and state agencies responsible for fish and wildlife conservation.

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