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Aquatic Fauna Response Research for Everglades Restoration (CESU Cooperative Agreement)

This opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, seeks CESU-member organizations to conduct research on aquatic fauna response to ecosystem restoration in Southwest Florida under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District - Eligible Applicants: - Must be members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) in Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean regions - Services Requested: - Aquatic fauna sampling and assessment in Big Cypress National Preserve and other areas - Data analysis and annual reporting for RECOVER program - Participation in RECOVER team meetings (virtual and in-person) - Optional tasks: performance measure development for wading bird activity and expansion of survey spatial scope - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in Everglades aquatic fauna and ecosystem restoration - Adherence to permit requirements for field sampling - Maximum 17.5% indirect cost rate - Active NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (within last 3 years) for recipients and subrecipients - Funding: - Estimated $300,000 for base period, with additional optional funding - Period of Performance: - Base period of 12 months, up to four 12-month follow-on periods, optional tasks up to 24 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualifying CESU members

Description

This solicitation is for a cooperative agreement to study the response of aquatic fauna to ecosystem restoration efforts in Southwest Florida, specifically related to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project includes a base period of 12 months with up to four 12-month follow-on periods, contingent on funding availability. The work involves assessing aquatic fauna community structure, spatial and temporal distribution, and their relationship to hydrological patterns. Applicants must be members of specified Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions and demonstrate relevant expertise and qualifications.

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