Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #W9126G262SOI9482
Research Services for Juvenile Sportfish and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 04, 2026
Identifier
W9126G262SOI9482
NAICS
541715
This opportunity supports research on juvenile sportfish and habitat suitability in Florida Bay for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District - Contact: Cheryl R. Vendemia - Eligible Applicants: - Only members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) in Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean regions - Services Requested: - Field sampling of juvenile sportfish (e.g., spotted seatrout) and submerged aquatic vegetation across four main basins - Data analysis and annual scientific reporting - Participation in RECOVER meetings and site visits - Optional tasks: advanced modeling, expanded sampling, statistical review, and system status report development - Technical Requirements: - PhD in relevant fields (e.g., ecology, fisheries biology) - Experience in large-scale and remote sampling - Expertise in Everglades ecology - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment (within last 3 years) for all recipients and vendors - Adherence to CESU indirect cost rates - Funding: - Base period funding estimated at $350,000 - Up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods possible - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research-focused cooperative agreement.
Description
This solicitation seeks statements of interest for a cooperative agreement to study juvenile sportfish community and habitat suitability in Florida Bay. The project involves field sampling of juvenile sportfish and submerged aquatic vegetation across four main basins of Florida Bay, with a focus on understanding relationships between fish metrics, vegetation, and hydrologic drivers. The base period is 12 months with up to four 12-month follow-on periods. Applicants must be members of specific Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units regions and demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience.